Stem cell transplants are very promising for people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are exploring adult stem cells that appear to be precursors to islet cells and embryonic stem cells that produce insulin.

Autologous Nonmyeloablative Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Autologous Nonmyeloablative Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus J?lio C. Voltarelli, MD, PhD; Carlos E. B. Couri, MD, PhD; Ana B. P. L. Stracieri, MD
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Stem Cell Transplant Resets Immune System in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Stem Cell Transplant Resets Immune System in Type 1 Diabetes Patients ScienceDaily (Apr. 11, 2007) Û A Northwestern University researcher has used adult stem cell injections to reset the immune sys
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Stem Cell Transplants In Diabetes Type 1 Patients Kick Starts Own Insulin Production
Stem Cell Transplants In Diabetes Type 1 Patients Kick Starts Own Insulin Production Article Date: 11 Apr 2007 - 0:00 PDT A Brazilian study has shown that stem cell transplants in patients with di
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