Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is the main source of energy for the body’s cells, and insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps glucose enter the cells.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it effectively, leading to excess glucose in the blood. Over time, this can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and nerve damage.
The exact cause of type 2 diabetes is not yet fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Some of the most important risk factors are:
Treatment for type 2 diabetes generally focuses on controlling blood glucose levels and preventing complications. Conventional treatments include:
The idea behind treatment with VSELs is simple but powerful. By injecting these cells into the pancreas of patients with type 2 diabetes, VSELs are expected to differentiate into new insulin-producing cells. This would increase the body’s ability to naturally regulate blood glucose levels.
Research on VSELs and type 2 diabetes is in early stages but with encouraging results. Some studies have shown that injections of VSELs into the pancreas lead to:
Why VSELs?