Recent updates on stem cell and islet therapies for type 1 diabetes include:
1. Stem Cell Therapy: While no FDA-approved stem cell treatments exist yet, clinical trials are ongoing. Devices like PEC-Direct, which use pancreatic stem cells, have shown promise in improving blood sugar levels and reducing hypoglycemic Show Full Answer
Recent updates on stem cell and islet therapies for type 1 diabetes include:
1. Stem Cell Therapy: While no FDA-approved stem cell treatments exist yet, clinical trials are ongoing. Devices like PEC-Direct, which use pancreatic stem cells, have shown promise in improving blood sugar levels and reducing hypoglycemic episodes.
2. Islet Therapy: The FDA approved donislecel (Lantidra) in 2023, a pancreatic islet cell transplant from donors, helping some patients reduce or eliminate insulin use.
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December 17, 2024