It's happening for rodents.
So... my pancreas gets restored back to it's functioning self. What happens then when my immune system laughs hysterically and attacks it again? Hmm...
There are a number of centres offering 'cures' with stem cells. There's zero proof they work but they do empty your wallet successfully...
It is interesting that none of the reference emails on the site said "my x was cured here". They all talk about it being a lovely place, treated well - kind and family like. Oh well, the search for the pot of gold continues...
Stem cell research has being going on for many years now and there is evidence of success in several areas. There are many clinical trials going on now representing a huge investment, so maybe we should just be aware that stem cell therapy could one day become a viable proposition.
The most recent T1 'cure' I remember (that may well be one the OP has referenced) was a country mile shy of even being interesting, even though it was on mice.
The mice were put into a hyperglycemic state, they DID NOT have the autoimmune response that makes us T1's the way we are. For the media to then start shouting about a monumental step forward for a T1D cure was just a total joke. The immune system response is the biggest stumbling block, the study didn't even factor that in.
I now switch off to all news about cures, because I believe there's a heavy element of 'clever wording' in the studies/reports - to allow those involved to attract potential funding and/or investments. Money comes first in almost every agenda I'm afraid. Call me cynical but that's how I see it.
Until my diabetologist offers me a cure, I'll hud chappin' with my Novorapid/Levemir
I bet they had no end of negative phone calls and probably some fairly abusive ones at that.Grant,
I got memories of reading about "stem cell" stuff back in the late 80s early 90s? Could have been in the new scientist..?
This is before any tinternet. Long story short. I tracked down this "lab" & made a couple of enquiring phone calls...
I got pretty much "stone walled"..
They must have thought I was some sort of "animal rights activist" scout..?
please discuss that and why we are not offered it ...
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