Breakthrough in the treatment of type 1 diabetes

A team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine has made a stunning discovery that could radically change approaches to the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The new method developed by the scientists promises to significantly improve the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.

How does the new method work?
The new approach involves transplanting not only insulin-producing cells but also cells that form blood vessels. This combination allows for improved survival of the transplanted cells, which is a significant step in the fight against type 1 diabetes.

Key advantages of the new method:

• Simplified procedure: Cell transplantation is now performed under the skin, rather than in the liver, as was the case with previous methods. This significantly simplifies the process and makes it less invasive.

• Results in animals: Experiments conducted on laboratory animals showed remarkable results — blood sugar levels stabilised and remained within normal limits for more than 20 weeks.

• Minimal rejection: The new method significantly reduces the risk of rejection of the transplanted cells, thereby increasing its effectiveness.