Diabetes is a common yet severe disease, and it requires lifelong commitment and care. Researchers keep looking for new options to modify treatment and manage blood glucose efficiently. Remarkable breakthroughs have promised relief to diabetic patients and physicians treating them in recent years.
Recent Advances
Protection of Pancreatic Beta Cells
The stress caused due to injecting cells induces cell death and triggers the natural immune system. Hence, the researchers have not been successful in the cell transplantation method. However, a new finding shows that trapping pancreatic islets in a multilayer hydrogel nanofilm is effective because it allows insulin and waste to move out without obstructing oxygen flow. The study is in its early stages. Yet, it’s exciting since the cell-based therapy may also support immunoisolation.
Adjunctive Therapy
Studies show glucokinase activators do not target pancreatic beta cells, so the therapy is potentially effective for people with type 1 diabetes. Interestingly, these activators are already in use in type 2 diabetes treatment.
