If you have heard of this please let me know what you have heard, read, etc about it
2007-01-24 09:50:45 · 4 answers · asked by sara 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I've heard that when it works, it's great at reducing or eliminating the need for supplemental insulin. I have heard that it has a pretty low rate of sucess however, and usually ends up not working. I am not sure how accurate the info is, though.
2007-01-24 09:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islet Cell transplantation is a sound theory that is still being fine tuned for further use. Many people in trials experience success in becoming independent of exogenous insulin injections/pump infusions. However, some people reject the islets after a certain period, and require new transplants. So far the reactions are variable, but favorable. I am not certain if there are any current trials in the U.S. I know Canada has done a lot of clinical testing and research.
2007-01-24 12:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Katie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard great things about this. It has led to the person I know who underwent the procedure to be able to be insulin free for the first time in over 25 years. Really amazing!
2007-01-24 09:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by libbet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um stem cell research i heard that
2007-01-24 09:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by Doss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋