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A small stem cell trial using zimislecel by Vertex Pharmaceuticals has temporarily cured or significantly reduced insulin dependence in 10 out of 12 severe Type 1 diabetes patients, offering hope for future treatments.
Geneticist Dr. Nicole Ramlachan emphasizes the genetic component of diabetes, stating that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have genetic and environmental risk factors. While type 1 diabetes is largely inherited and more prevalent among Caucasian individuals, type 2 diabetes has a stronger genetic influence and is also influenced by lifestyle and obesity. Dr. Ramlachan suggests testing for genetic risk, especially since diabetes can be deadly if undiagnosed. Dr. Andrew Dhanoo, president of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago, explains that diabetes affects the body's ability to control sugar and can lead to serious complications such as amputations.
Diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S. and is a leading cause of death and disability. While some types of diabetes are not preventable, lifestyle changes can help prevent Type 2 diabetes. Maintaining a healthy diet low in carbohydrates, sugar, and saturated fats, along with regular exercise, can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and cannot be directly prevented. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and seek proper care for effective management of the condition.
More than 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, and more than 80% don't know they have it. Diabetes symptoms range from mild to severe depending on the type of diabetes and disease progression. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes share many common symptoms, but symptoms from Type 1 diabetes are typically more sudden and typically occur at a younger age. Symptoms of diabetes include urinating frequently, feeling thirsty, losing weight without trying, feeling more hungry than usual, and developing blurry vision.