Beta-Cell Transplantation

Transplants of beta-cell islets have also been performed, but immunosuppressive drugs are also required for these procedures. In some patients, particularly those who receive transplants from genetically matched donors, the autoimmune process continues to kill beta-cells. Procedures using beta-cells taken from the pancreas of animals and encapsulated in protective spheres are allowing secretion of insulin while protecting against attack by the immune system. Human clinical trials are pending.

How Are Complications of Type 1 Diabetes Prevented and Treated?

Patients who control high blood pressure, keep regular doctor visits, and rigorously self-manage their insulin therapy can have a complication rate that is one-third lower than patients who do not take such actions. With intensive treatment weight gain is common, however, putting patients at risk for high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Everyone, and especially people with diabetes, should maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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