Immune System Reset Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Groundbreaking Stanford Study
A gentler stem cell transplant approach eliminates autoimmune diabetes in mice without graft-versus-host disease
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreatic islets. Without insulin, glucose cannot enter cells effectively, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and, over time, severe complications affecting the heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, millions worldwide live with Type 1 diabetes, requiring lifelong management.
