Sunday 11 December 2016

Potential of Stem Cells in Diabetes Treatment

The incredible potential of stem cells and possibility of using them for curing fatal diseases has been in the news of late. However, special attention has been paid in the field of administering Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes Treatment. The reason, we all know, is the higher number of individuals being affected by this disease and the complications that it can create, if not treated in the right time and manner. Complications such as risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases, lower limb amputation, kidney failure, glaucoma, dementia, and many more are included in the list of diabetes associated risks.

Although both the types of diabetes has their corresponding treatment procedures, but none of them is completely effective in curing the disease. Oral medications, insulin injections, etc just try to control the complications associated with diabetes. The good news is that the field of Regenerative medicine has shown prospects of changing the scenario all together for diabetic patients. Research has shown that Stem Cell Therapy can help in regeneration of affected cells and can boost insulin producing ability of the pancreas. In recent trials adipose stem cells have been administered in patients has proved to be effective treatment option for type-2 diabetes. It has led to enhanced efficiency in exercise, supplementation, and even dietary changes.

Clinical trials are being carried out continuously to develop and authenticate Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes Treatment in humans. Researchers are now focusing on using embryonic cells and then inducing to change to beta cells, which can be then transplanted in the patient. Like any innovation there are several roadblocks in the path of Stem Cell Therapy to develop into a complete safe treatment option for degenerative diseases. The path from laboratory to clinics and health centers is pretty tough, but endeavor of scientists and support from world class research organizations is making things happen for Stem Cell Therapy.

Scientists are now working on biliary cells, which are instructed to become islets. The target of recent studies is to establish these cells, so that they can be used in reversing diabetes in patients. Researchers are working hard to try out every possibility of transplanting stem cells and protecting them from being destroyed by the immune system.


Global research centers such as Giostar is now offering unique Diabetes Treatment options with stem cells, and has paved the way for better lifestyle for patients, and is trying to wipe away insulin injections from the scene altogether. 

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