Chinese scientists have succeeded in reversing type 1 diabetes for the first time. They used a treatment method using stem cells. Nature magazine reports this, citing scientists.
The first patient who can now enjoy life safely is a girl. He suffered dangerous spikes in blood sugar for a year. However, after treatment, he can eat without restrictions and also does not have to worry about taking insulin regularly.
The result was indeed confirmed; The operation was carried out in June 2023. The patient’s own stem cells were specially reprogrammed and transplanted into the abdominal muscles. The fact is that in type 1 diabetes the human immune system aggressively destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas.
Our expert endocrinologist previously explained why we constantly have a sweet tooth. Read here.
Source: People Talk
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