There have been several studies conducted over the last couple of
years specifically related to stem cell research and how it can help
people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. While no actual treatment is
ready for commercial use yet, it's a positive start.
In October 2011 in Japan, scientists discovered a person's neural stem cells could be used as a different source of beta cells which are needed to start a regenerative treatment for diabetes. They believe they can harvest these neural stem cells instead of having to wait for donors to offer their cells for transplant.
The research is concentrating on a way to define different stem cells so they can use specific ones in this cell replacement treatment. Because diabetes is caused by not having healthy cells to produce insulin, the cells need to be replaced. The cell donor list isn't long enough to help everybody with diabetes, so this research is attempting to bridge the gap and speed up the process of helping more people faster.
In tests they conducted on diabetic rats, once the neural stem cells were transplanted, they began to show some of the characteristics of pancreatic beta cells, more insulin was created and blood sugar levels dropped.
Because this process seems to have worked so well with the rats, it's believed the efficiency of these newly transplanted cells is so good there was no need for genetic manipulation.
The stem cells are taken from the olfactory bulb and hippocampus part of the brain which are at the front and easy to access. Neural cells don't provide high levels of insulin but, once transplanted, they begin to behave as pancreatic cells which do provide insulin.
In November 2012, scientists at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), Melbourne, Australia, discovered an adult pancreas has stem cells they can turn into insulin producing cells. This is amazing news for people with diabetes because it means they might be able to regenerate their own cells and begin to produce insulin.
It was originally believed stem cells were only found in embryos - until these latest developments. This news may mean people who have diabetes wouldn't need to have artificial insulin because their own pancreas could do the job it's supposed to.
The scientists discovered the pancreas cells create more insulin-producing cells if the pancreas is damaged (as in not producing insulin on its own or in insufficient quantities). This news also means perhaps diabetes could be cured which is fantastic news.
The downside right now is scientists still need to work on a way to stop the body's immune system from attacking the cells that produce insulin and cause diabetes to begin with.
Medical research is an ongoing process all around the world. When you hear positive news like this, you think maybe there's hope that in the near future, these processes will be available to everyone.
In October 2011 in Japan, scientists discovered a person's neural stem cells could be used as a different source of beta cells which are needed to start a regenerative treatment for diabetes. They believe they can harvest these neural stem cells instead of having to wait for donors to offer their cells for transplant.
The research is concentrating on a way to define different stem cells so they can use specific ones in this cell replacement treatment. Because diabetes is caused by not having healthy cells to produce insulin, the cells need to be replaced. The cell donor list isn't long enough to help everybody with diabetes, so this research is attempting to bridge the gap and speed up the process of helping more people faster.
In tests they conducted on diabetic rats, once the neural stem cells were transplanted, they began to show some of the characteristics of pancreatic beta cells, more insulin was created and blood sugar levels dropped.
Because this process seems to have worked so well with the rats, it's believed the efficiency of these newly transplanted cells is so good there was no need for genetic manipulation.
The stem cells are taken from the olfactory bulb and hippocampus part of the brain which are at the front and easy to access. Neural cells don't provide high levels of insulin but, once transplanted, they begin to behave as pancreatic cells which do provide insulin.
In November 2012, scientists at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), Melbourne, Australia, discovered an adult pancreas has stem cells they can turn into insulin producing cells. This is amazing news for people with diabetes because it means they might be able to regenerate their own cells and begin to produce insulin.
It was originally believed stem cells were only found in embryos - until these latest developments. This news may mean people who have diabetes wouldn't need to have artificial insulin because their own pancreas could do the job it's supposed to.
The scientists discovered the pancreas cells create more insulin-producing cells if the pancreas is damaged (as in not producing insulin on its own or in insufficient quantities). This news also means perhaps diabetes could be cured which is fantastic news.
The downside right now is scientists still need to work on a way to stop the body's immune system from attacking the cells that produce insulin and cause diabetes to begin with.
Medical research is an ongoing process all around the world. When you hear positive news like this, you think maybe there's hope that in the near future, these processes will be available to everyone.
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For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.
The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.
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