The end of injections for diabetics?

[longknife]

This would sure thrill me! I'm tired of at least 6 each day.


Smart patch can automatically release insulin into the bloodstream


Read more: Smart patch could mean the end of injections for diabetics Daily Mail Online

 

[depotoo]

I'm sure many would find that to be such a relief as well as, more importantly, better control over their blood sugar levels.

 

[longknife]

No More Injections for Diabetics!

One can only hope.

The disease attacks insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas. Healthy people have billions of ‘peacekeeping’ cells called ‘T-regs’ which protect insulin-making cells from the immune system but people suffering Type 1 diabetes do not have enough.

According to this, it's safe to boost T-regs and inject them back into the body to help it produce its own insulin for up to a year.

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