Stem Cell
Therapy for
Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
Insulin is a very important hormone that is produced by the pancreas and helps to keep the body’s blood sugar (glucose) levels in check. Diabetes is caused when there is an imbalance of insulin in the body. Following are the types of Diabetes:
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Type 1 Diabetes: This is usually diagnosed during childhood where the body makes very little or no insulin. In conventional therapy, there is only a way to maintain the right levels of insulin with daily injections.
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Type 2 Diabetes: In this condition, the body becomes resistive to insulin and the pancreas lose the capability to make enough insulin which is required to keep blood glucose levels normal. This is usually because of incorrect diet, lack or exercise or being overweight. Most diabetics suffer from Type 2 Diabetes.
Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes
Stem cell treatment can be used for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The long term goals are to:
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Prolong life
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Reduced symptoms
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Prevent diabetes related complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney failure and amputations of limbs
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Bring blood glucose levels under control with oral hypoglycemics
Published Literature
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes