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10/21/09 12:37 AM

"Is there any truth to the beta cell transplant/injection therapies that reverse or limit Type 1 diabetes?"
Asked By: curtis.gjs  
Category: Type 1

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My 3 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 last week :(

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10/24/09 03:46 PM

Having your 3 year old son diagnosed with diabetes is an over whelming event. Take a deep breath and know that you are not alone. Get as much education as you can and be sure there is a Certified Diabetes Educator on your health care team that you can easily contact with questions and concerns. Contact your local JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - to find a support group. Islet cell transplants is still considered an experimental treatment. Success has improved over the years with better anti-rejection medication. There are about 17 Medical Centers in the US doing the treatment as research continues. Generally is done for people 18-65 years old with a history of diabetes of about 5 years or more with other complications. Contact your local University Medical Center to see if they are a site. Take one day at a time and just do your best. Children with diabetes grow up to live very successful, healthy lives! Good blood sugar control is the key.
Answered By: Beth McKinzie
Accreditations: RN, BSN, CDE
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