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Beta Cells Patch

Started by skb, March 14, 2016, 10:37:06 PM

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skb

Just read a report that research scientists at North Carolina University have developed a patch containing live beta cells which will secrete insulin on demand, without the fear of hypoglycemia. The patch would work for 10 hours according to the report.

http://news.unchealthcare.org/news/2016/march/scientists-create-painless-patch-of-insulin-producing-beta-cells-to-control-diabetes

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bigskygal

Very interesting article!  What a great idea.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024