China Doctors Make Cure For Diabetes
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29 May 2024
Chinese scientists have reported the first-ever cure of a diabetes patient using cell therapy
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A 59-year-old man with type 2 diabetes was insulin-free 11 weeks after the cell transplant
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He has now been insulin-free for 33 months without needing any other diabetes medication
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The patient had lost most pancreatic islet function and relied on multiple daily insulin injections
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The breakthrough was achieved by researchers from several Shanghai institutions and published in Cell Discovery
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Cell therapy restored the patient's pancreatic islet function, eliminating his need for external insulin
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Diabetes affects blood sugar regulation, leading to serious complications if not properly managed over time
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Globally, China has the highest number of diabetics, with 140 million people affected by diabetes
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The new cell therapy approach could improve life quality and reduce healthcare costs for diabetes patients
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More studies with additional patients are needed to validate and expand on these promising findings
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