Embryonic Stem Cells In Trial For Diabetes - Polidicks

[url]http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/articles/2014/10/embryonic-stem-cells-trial-diabetes#.VEVWr7ditK4.reddit[/url] [quote=source]As San Diego’s ViaCyte was in the midst of launching the first FDA-approved embryonic stem (ES) cell clinical trial for diabetes last week, Boston’s Harvard University reported that beta cells from ES cells “cured” diabetic mouse-models.[/quote] I'd say less then 10 years we may have a foot hold in curing diabetes as a whole or most likely just one type.

Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C

[QUOTE=Lebofly;46293266]Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C[/QUOTE] go to a doctor?

The immune system would still destroy the cells unfortunately, but it's good that they're making some progress. [QUOTE=Lebofly;46293266]Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C[/QUOTE] If you really think so you should have gone to a doctor already. It's a very serious medical condition.

[QUOTE=Lebofly;46293266]Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C[/QUOTE] I'm not really sure how you can "think" you have type 1 diabetes unless you're currently showing early symptoms of it. If that's the case, see a doctor right away.

[QUOTE=Lebofly;46293266]Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C[/QUOTE] You mean you've got diabetes and you think it's type 1 right? Type 1's where your immune system kills off your pancreatic cells that produce insulin. Usually diagnosed in young people. Type 2's where your pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin to meet demand. (More or less, I'm not a doctor) If you think you have diabetes but you don't know because you haven't seen a doctor yet then it's pretty critical you do that. I waited a few days because I just didn't want to deal with it and it felt like it nearly ended me.

[QUOTE=MuTAnT;46297486]You mean you've got diabetes and you think it's type 1 right? Type 1's where your immune system kills off your pancreatic cells that produce insulin. Usually diagnosed in young people. [B]Type 2's where your pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin to meet demand.[/B] (More or less, I'm not a doctor) If you think you have diabetes but you don't know because you haven't seen a doctor yet then it's pretty critical you do that. I waited a few days because I just didn't want to deal with it and it felt like it nearly ended me.[/QUOTE] It's actually your body becoming resistant to insulin if my doctor explained it to me correctly. That's also the reason why type 2 can be reversed.

[QUOTE=onebit;46291856]Once we map the genome anything is possible.[/QUOTE] I thought that the human genome project finished mapping the human genome a while ago Also, just knowing the genome is one thing, it doesn't allow one to simply rewrite their own genes. Also the interaction of epigenetics is a whole other factor affecting phenotypes.

[QUOTE=Lebofly;46293266]Good I think I have type 1, not too sure though :C[/QUOTE] If you have been showing the symptoms for type 1 and it turns out that you have had it, you need to get diagnosed and on an insulin regimen for it ASAP or you'll end up in a very bad state soon.

[QUOTE=deckief;46299228]It's actually your body becoming resistant to insulin if my doctor explained it to me correctly. That's also the reason why type 2 can be reversed.[/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure it's both. You become desensitised to insulin and your beta cells get exhausted producing it.

[QUOTE=Jabberwocky;46300431]I'm pretty sure it's both. You become desensitised to insulin and your beta cells get exhausted producing it.[/QUOTE] on point.