Monterey, CA Possible New Treatment On The Way For Diabetics Using Stem Cells

A new study which was published in the Journal Cell showed that scientists have found a way to turn human stem cells into insulin-producing cells in almost unlimited quantities.  Prior to this study, it was believed that this could be done in only a small quantity of cells.  These newly reengineered cells lowered blood glucose levels when they were transplanted into diabetic mice.  Scientists believe they may be able to develop casings for the new cells so that they aren’t rejected and they can then be ingested by diabetics which will allow them to produce insulin normally.