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In a recent medical achievement, a 59-year-old man in China with severe type 2 diabetes has been reportedly cured using cell therapy.
This marks the first time in the world that such a feat has been accomplished.
The patient, who had been suffering from diabetes for 25 years and experiencing severe complications, received a transplant of his own peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
These cells were transformed into "seed cells" and used to reconstitute pancreatic islet tissue, which is crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.
Remarkably, just 11 weeks after the transplant, the patient no longer required external insulin.
Within a year, he was also able to completely eliminate the need for oral medication to control his blood sugar levels.
This breakthrough, led by a team at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, offers new hope for millions of people living with diabetes worldwide.
While further studies are needed to confirm the long-term efficacy and safety of this approach, it represents a significant step forward in the development of potential cures for this chronic disease.
