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Transplantation Procedures
Islet-Cell Transplantation
Major advances in islet-cell transplantation are allowing more patients to come off insulin or reduce their use of it.
Major clinical trials are now using a specific islet-cell (also called beta-cell) transplantation procedure called the Edmonton protocol, which usually involves the following steps:
- As soon as there are sufficient numbers of islets available for transplantation, the patient is given intravenous antibiotics and oral vitamins E, B6...
Expert & Community Posts
Diabecell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...producing cell product for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The islet cells are... Read more »
DIABETES & COLLEGE Part II - Informing Your Professors
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert...more time to take tests, etc.). As a person with diabetes, it's important that you meet with a... Read more »
DIabetes and College Part I - Storing Medical Supplies
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert...to college is exciting/intimidating enough...add diabetes to the mix, and sheesh, it can be a... Read more »
When Your Diabetes is Just Too Expensive
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert...supplies and medications they need to care for their diabetes. The high cost is one of the... Read more »
Selecting a Mail Order Meter
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...until my friend, Tim Cady, the president of Advanced Diabetes Supply in Carlsbad, California,... Read more »
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Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
...simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with lifestyle measures... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
Insulin is essential for strict control of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Tight blood glucose control is the best way to prevent major complications in type 1 diabetes including... Read more »Gout: Risk Factors
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...older adults. Specific tests are also important in people who may have risk factors or symptoms of diabetes. Doctors may also test for homocysteine, the protein albumin, and blood clotting... Read more »Infertility In Women: Diagnosis
...out infection.Tests for Autoimmune Disease. Tests for autoimmune disease, such as hypothyroidism and diabetes, should be considered in women with recent ovarian failure that is not caused by... Read more »Images
Medications
...medication with others. It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand... Read more »
...medication, needles, or syringes with others. Attend a diabetes education program to learn more... Read more »
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