(Source: NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) New clinical trial results show that transplantation of pancreatic islets-cell clusters that contain insulin-producing cells-prevents severe, potentially life-threatening drops in blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that the treatment was effective for people who experienced episodes of severe hypoglycemia-low blood sugar levels that can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness and death-despite receiving expert care. The Phase 3 trial was funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK),...
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