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Experimental Drug (teplizumab) May Fight Type 1 Diabetes

Previously Published on WebMD – MONDAY, March 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just two weeks of treatment with an experimental drug can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by several years, researchers report. The drug, called teplizumab, is already under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on earlier evidence of its effectiveness….

UK Excited Harvard Stem-Cell Breakthrough

UK Researchers Excited About Harvard Stem-Cell Breakthrough

It’s an exciting time in diabetes research. The most recent breakthrough to cure type 1 diabetes came when Harvard University scientists announced the amazing discovery of creating large amounts of insulin-producing beta cells from human embryonic stem-cells. UK Excited Harvard Stem-Cell Breakthrough! The cells can be potentially used for transplants in people with diabetes. Therefore ending…

Doug Melton and research assistant Peng Yi at Harvard

Diabetes Breakthrough Announced by Harvard Stem Cell Researchers

Researchers at Harvard University announce a major diabetes breakthrough in finding a treatment and possible cure for type 1 diabetes from human embryonic stem cells. The scientists were able to produce insulin-producing beta cells from stem cells in very large volumes that would be required for cell transplantation as well as pharmaceutical use. Lead researcher…

Diabecell

DIABECELL Closest to Diabetes Cure?

DIABECELL is a cell therapy where insulin producing islet cells are taken from the pancreas of a pig. The islets are then encapsulated into an alginate material. The encapsulated porcine cells are then implanted into the abdomen of patient’s with type 1 diabetes. It’s done via an easy laparoscopic procedure. After the procedure, the self-regulating…