Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry (May 2024)

A New Era in Diabetes Treatment: Innovations Towards Remission

  • Abdul Hameed,
  • Talat Mirza

DOI
https://doi.org/10.36283/pjmd13-1/002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1

Abstract

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Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people globally. Medication, diet, and exercise can help manage the disease; however, recent breakthroughs in diabetes remission research bring hope for those living with the disease, paving the way for a new era in diabetes care with the potential for remission. Exciting developments in diabetes research include using stem cells to replace damaged β-cells in the pancreas and stem cell transplantation and gene therapy, which have shown promise as potential cures for diabetes. Stem cells are also being studied for their potential to regenerate insulin-producing cells, leading to improved blood sugar control. Although in the early stages, these strategies have the potential to revolutionize diabetes treatment and offer a future free from the burdens of this debilitating disease.