Diabetes type 2 treatment with stem cells
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i don't think it has been done yet but they are looking at stem cells to make new islet cells but for type 1's this would involve medication so the same autoimmune system won't destroy them they way they did initially.
BUT from what I have been told by some leading scientists, it is not likely (based on what we now know about the type of stem cells found in chord blood and what we know about how to turn stem cells into pancreatic islet cells) that in saving chord blood from your too be born child that that chord blood could be used as a source of islet cells for your daughter. There are other good reasons though to save chord blood and, as I have said, it is a good thing to do.
"Has stem cells helped restore my type of problem?"
Not yet. Not until medical science reveals their discovery, successful testing on animals conducted, then approval on human beings.
There are several trials ongoing regarding stem cells and the heart - the largest I'm aware of uses stem cells to treat a certain sub group of patients post MI (this is where the greatest market potential exists). Specifically regarding stem cell treatments for dilated cardiomyopathy I'm aware of 2 smaller trials (though there could easily be more) - the first is an Australian company (I know v little about it), the second is a trial by Aastrom Biosciences.
her findings, which raise the possibility that an inexpensive, readily available drug might effectively treat Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, challenge widespread assumptions. Many diabetes researchers insist that a cure lies instead in research on stem cells and islet cell transplants.
Dr. Faustman's story, scientists say, illustrates the difficulties that creative scientists can have when their work questions conventional wisdom and runs into entrenched interests.
I don't think stem cell therapy cures everything. I think at current it treats cancer, parkinsons, spinal cord damage, muscle injuries, and a couple other things. Also not sure if it would ever "cure" or treat autism. What if your child has a genetic predisposition for autism... wouldn't his stem stells have the same genetic disposition? I guess you could use one of the siblings/relatives who didn't have autism? I don't know.
One can typically prevent type 2 diabetes by lifestyle choices of proper weight, exercise and eating habits. This is considered non insulin diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, blood sugar is too high. The body doesn't make insulin well anymore or use it well. It's usually slow developing and can be reversed.
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There was recently reports on a procedure done in Brazil on kids as young as 14 using stem cells which has reversed the diabetes of 12 of 15 of the kids in the test. It is a procedure which is not allowed in the US because of how dangerous it is. It is also only possible for people very early in their diagnosis who are still in their honeymoon. This is a very dangerous procedure, and it's not a cure for all. There does create the hope, though, that a cure for all is possible.
I'm another believer and long time diabetic. My sister & niece have it also. We're more than ready.
I also believe that research is moving along non-embryonic stem cells, for example, evaluating placenta cells or other adult cells. My guess (tho' I'm not an insider!) is that these sources of stem cells would not cause the same ethical questions that embryonic stem research triggers.
Trish, good response :)
BobTheCanadian - I am a Ukrainian myself with bunch of relatives back in Russia - noone there talks about stemcells curing HepC. Folks in Russia who can afford SOC - do it, and those who cannot afford - hope to get in line in a government sponsored program for SOC.
There are places you can go there that use you basically as a guinea pig for experiments with stem cells, most of those involve "rejuvination" procedures... Many patients get cancer from that, too.
"rules out a placebo effect"
How can it rule it out when there are individuals with no observable difference?
Latest research on animal hearts is very different from the techniques used in humans. I recently read how it was discovered that the heart DOES have stem cells, whereas it was believed they didn't exist. When differentiated into heart muscle, those stem cells will repair scar tissue in the heart.
my understanding of diabetes is that type one is the injectable and 2 is the tablet treatment. i thought type one is more risky but mum had a hard time when she developed arthritis which pained her so much. she used to get drips in some of her appointments like 3-4 bottles, she died soon after getting the drip on 20th.
now i am more worried. seems this diabetes is genetical. so how can i and my sibling prevent from catching it? which is the most dangerous type?
The extraordinary ability of the liver cells to divide almost indefinitely resembles the ability of stem cells to self-renew and this finding challenges the current focus on stem cells and stem cell therapy. Self-renewal programs in non-stem cells
The new results from Bo Porse's research group are consistent with new studies of self-renewal in the group of white blood cells called macrophages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progenitor_cell
A progenitor cell is a biological cell that, like a stem cell, has a tendency to differentiate into a specific type of cell, but is already more specific than a stem cell and is pushed to differentiate into its "target" cell. The most important difference between stem cells and progenitor cells is that stem cells can replicate indefinitely, whereas progenitor cells can divide only a limited number of times.
Usually, when extra weight is a factor, the reason for type 2 diabetes is high levels of free fatty acids and triglycerides in the blood (they interfere with glucose absorption in muscle cells).
The only sure way to lower the levels of fatty acids and triglycerides in the blood is to get rid of excess body fat. Then muscle cells will be able to feed on glucose unimpeded and this will lead to its lower level in the blood.
Dear handsome,
As we have all said, I am not a physician and can only give you my own personal knowledge and research.
I would just like to add rhuematoid arthritis to the list. This is a disease where the body attacks the joints. While my focus is on my son's type 1 diabetes, I was diagnosed 23 years ago with RA and do know that this is an autoimunne disease. While we push research and JDRF's mission is to find a cure, the immune system can be quite complicated.
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