“The CDP is a global network of scientists, physicians, engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, molecular biologists and researchers who have come together with one common goal – see what putting our heads together can accomplish toward the elusive goal of curing diabetes. ”
Merigeng Qi, M.D., PhD., Lead Scientist, University of Illinois at Chicago
With advances in islet cell transplantation, researchers are successfully replacing defective insulin producing cells called islets, with healthy islets cells from a human donor. Clinical trials in Type 1 diabetics are proving successful. Most recipients are insulin-free within a few weeks following the procedure. Many recipients maintain insulin independence and normal glucose tolerance for years following the procedure.
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