Can the body treat diabetes itself?

Researchers at the University of Bergen, Norway, have confirmed that the body can treat diabetes because healthy pancreatic cells can replace damaged cells, that is, that it is able to produce insulin itself.

The researchers found that pancreatic cells producing glucagon had the ability to adapt to insulin deficiency and function instead of non-functional pancreatic cells.

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The process of changing cellular identity has aroused the interest of scientists. The researchers found that 2% of nearby pancreatic cells could alter their function to replace damaged insular cells. The researchers were able to increase the proportion of these cells to 5% by using drugs and medical preparations that affect the signal transmission between cells.

According to the researchers, this method can become unique in the treatment of diabetes. Later studies of the detected mechanism will help produce more insulin. In other words, the body can cure itself diabetes and get rid of drugs.

"The ability of cells to change their identity and function can be a crucial discovery in the treatment of other diseases caused by cell death, such as Alzheimer's disease and cell damage due to heart attacks, "note the researchers.

Source: Forum Medicom