Although many Type II diabetics can control their blood sugar levels with diet and exercise, unfortunatly, some are insulin-dependent. However, new research may help Type II insulin-dependent diabetics.
On November 14, 2009, doctors made a breakthrough at the Post-Graduate Instiute of Medical Education (PGIMER). Removing stems cells from the bone marrow of Type II insulin-dependent diabetics, the cells were implanted in the pancreas. According to the Endocrinology department head, Anil Bhansali, seven out of ten patients showed good results.
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