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Stem Cell-Derived Islets Made Simple: How Lab-Grown Beta Cells Could Transform Diabetes
Diabetes develops when the beta cells in the pancreas, which normally make the hormone insulin, don’t work properly or are lost. While the usual treatment is to inject insulin from an outside source, this doesn’t perfectly control blood sugar like the body’s own healthy beta cells do. This can lead to problems like very low...
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Promising Trends in Type 1 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means constantly managing your blood sugar levels, often through daily insulin injections or the use of an insulin pump. Fortunately, diabetes care has come a long way. Today, many people use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and advanced insulin pumps that can automatically adjust insulin delivery, making life with diabetes...
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Looking for Participants: Seeking New Treatment for Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common consequence of type 1 diabetes (T1D). It occurs because diabetes damages blood vessels and other cells in the kidneys. It is detected by finding increased protein in the urine or loss of kidney function, and can ultimately lead to kidney failure that needs dialysis or kidney transplantation. One...