In type 2 diabetes, the major islet pathology relates to amyloid deposition. Beta-cell numbers are probably reduced by 25% to 30% and this reduction is progressive. Alpha-cell numbers may actually be increased.[6] Glucagon responses to hypoglycemia have been known to be blunted in type 1 diabetes of long duration, and this may be a result of a loss of alpha- and beta-cell communication secondary to insulin deficiency.[7,8] Glucagon responses to hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes are thought to remain intact.