Disease Profile: Stem Cells and Diabetes

There is growing evidence that suggests Diabetes Type II could be cured through stem cell treatments. In Canada and across Europe, research is being conducted that could change the lives of millions of people.

About 90% of all Diabetes cases are Type II, which is the form of Diabetes that is the hardest to treat and manage. Diabetes Type II can come about at any age, and it is typically found in people who carry excessive weight or have hormonal imbalances. This type of Diabetes develops when people become insulin-resistant, which means that the cells can’t use the insulin that the body continues to produce.

Some of the most promising research has seen scientists causing Diabetes-like conditions in mice and then reversing the insulin-resistance using a combination of embryonic stem cells and Diabetic medication, called Metformin as well as Sitagliptin. In addition to stabilizing the insulin-resistance, the mice also lost excess weight that was associated with preparing them for the experiment.

This is good news for some 400 million people who suffer from a form of Diabetes — not to mention the millions of people who have yet to be diagnosed. It is the fastest growing disease in North America and in many cases, it is completely preventable through regular exercise and a properly-informed and executed diet. Type I Diabetes is a different animal, but combined, Diabetes ranks in the top ten deadliest conditions.

Because of breakthroughs related to creating pluripotent stem cells, the use of embryonic stem cells in such treatments and research is reducing. This is good news for those concerned about the use of embryonic stem cells, but what’s more, these breakthroughs mean that an adult’s own stem cells can be used to help treat them. If those are not suitable, stem cells from another adult can be used to create the needed treatments.

And that’s where SCI comes in. Regardless of where the patient is located in the world, with the use of the SCIApplication, patients will be able to locate, talk to, and seek treatment within minutes, rather than weeks, months or years — as is with the current medical system and treatment. Of course, in many places, such as the USA, stem cell treatments are not permitted and the research is limited. SCI will make it easier for citizens of any country to gain access to the much-needed stem cell treatments that can help cure or significantly reduce conditions such as Diabetes Type I and Type II.

For many people, finding a doctor who is willing to discuss or perform stem cell treatments is difficult when patients are limited in their geographic regions. SCI is breaking down those barriers and creating free-flowing access to the users of the SCIApplication by providing instant access to stem cell specialists. What’s more, SCI will provide empowering decision-making capabilities through the SCI blockchain-based platform for patients to permit and revoke access to their medical records. Because patients can seek out their own medical care, referrals, lengthy wait times, and the cost-prohibitive nature of seeking out such treatments are drastically reduced. The team at SCI imagine a future where stem cell treatments are as readily available and accessible as antibiotic treatments, and when they launch their ICO this September, the world will be one step closer to that realization.

For more information about SCI and their upcoming ICO launch, visit www.scia.io

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