And insulin-producing pancreatic cells created from human skin cells
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Calls for independent cross-party review into NHS, routine T1 screening and beta cell breakthrough
The NHS and the Government have featured prominently in the news over the last few days, with a number of proposals holding potential significance for diabetes care.
Diabetes UK reported that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes could "bankrupt the NHS” in 2015, and Liberal Democrat MP Normal Lamb stood in Parliament on Wednesday 6 January in his bid for a full, impartial review. He said: “The Government cannot avoid this issue any longer. Establishing this commission will show they are serious about protecting these vital public services.” Let us know whether you support a review into the NHS.
American researchers reprogrammed skin cells and eventually turned them into full beta cells. When these were transplanted into mouse models, they effectively prevented the development of type 1 diabetes.
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