Home Diabetes Glossary islets islets Tuesday,January 4, 2023 ByDiabetesCare.net by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023 | 0 comments groups of cells located in the pancreas that make hormones that help the body break down and use food. For example, alpha cells make glucagon and beta cells make insulin. Also called islets of Langerhans (LANG-er-hahns). Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.