Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes means you are in for a lifelong battle. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, so that means a lifetime of diabetes medication, insulin injections, and the possibility of future health complications. However, there has been some intriguing new developments in the search for a cure for type 1 diabetes, with stem cell treatment being at the center of the excitement.
What is Stem Cell Treatment?
Stem cells are a naturally occurring part of the human body that have the ability to find damaged cells and structures and repair them. By injecting stem cells into the body, over four months they can grow new cells or work to fix cells that are no longer functioning properly.
How Can Stem Cells Help In Treating Type 1 Diabetes?
Stem cells have two assets that may help them treat type 1 diabetes. Stem cells have regenerative properties, allowing them to repair damaged beta cells in the pancreas. The second amazing asset of stem cells is they can work to curb the immune system’s response to certain stimuli. This ability can allow stem cells to regulate an autoimmune disease like type 1 diabetes, preventing the immune system from attacking the beta cells in the pancreas.
Are There Health Risks With Stem Cell Treatment?
If stem cells are being used to treat type 1 diabetes, there is little health risk in the treatment. The stem cells used in the treatment derive from the patient’s own body, so there is no risk for rejection or other adverse side effects.
What Does Stem Cell Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes Entail?
During the average stem cell treatment for type 1 diabetes, the patient will receive an injection of between 200 million and 300 million stem cells. The stem cells then go about restoring and rejuvenating damaged or dead cells, with thousands of excess stem cells to spare, allowing for 15-20 years worth of renewed cells. The treatment causes symptoms of type 1 diabetes to improve, allowing the body and internal organs to recover and improve over time.
Diabetes Research Studies at Synergy Research Center
Synergy Research Centers in San Diego is conducting research and studies to try to discover the best way to treat and possibly cure diabetes. Synergy experiments with all of the latest and greatest treatments, including stem cell treatments, in an attempt to help the world become a healthier and happier place. We are in need of participants for our diabetes clinical research study, so if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with diabetes, contact Synergy Research Centers. Give us a call at (888) 619-7272.