12/16/2024
A groundbreaking stem cell procedure has reversed Type 1 diabetes in a woman in China, marking a major medical milestone:
Researchers used the woman’s own cells, reprogramming them into insulin-producing stem cells.
As a result, she began producing insulin naturally for the first time since developing the condition. This breakthrough offers new hope for millions with Type 1 diabetes, who currently depend on insulin therapy to manage their blood sugar levels.
The study involved three patients with Type 1 diabetes. Scientists extracted cells from each patient, converted them into stem cells capable of transforming into any cell type, and chemically reprogrammed them into insulin-producing cells.
These newly created cells were then placed inside the patients’ stomachs, where they began producing insulin. While it’s early days, the success with the first patient suggests a future where Type 1 diabetics may no longer need insulin injections to survive.
Learn more: https://www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/news/stem-cell-therapy-success-in-china-marks-milestone-in-type-1-diabetes-treatment/ #:~:text=Stem%2DCell%20Therapy%20Success%20in,in%20Type%201%20Diabetes%20Treatment&text=IN%20A%20GROUNDBREAKING%20medical%20achievement,reducing%20her%20reliance%20on%20injections.
