Is there a cure for diabetes now or in the future
You may see many website and articles that declare they have found a cure for diabetes but don’t take them too seriously. Although research scientists are getting closer to a cure none has been found, whether man made or natural.
Most patients learn how to manage their symptoms via diet and medication. Patients who have Type 1 must inject insulin and monitor their blood glucose for the rest of their lives. Patients who have type two can manage very well with medications and diet along with exercise.
Researchers and scientists have been looking at some possible solutions including weight loss surgery, stem cells, Islet cell transplantation, and a man-made “mini organ.” All of these possibilities show promise.
The Surgery Solution
Overweight or obese patients who have had gastric bypass surgery often find that after their surgeries and after a significant amount of weight is loss that they no longer need their pre-surgery diabetic medications. While it does appear to help reduce medicinal dependence, if a person regains the weight lost with the surgery, they will very likely need to take the medication again and monitor their glucose levels, too.
Stem Cell Research that might lead to a cure
Recently, you may have seen in the news that mice or dogs have been cured via stem cell treatments. Scientists implanted embryonic stem cells near the stomach and pancreas that appear to grow the missing beta cells needed to create the insulin hormone. After a month the animals began to naturally create insulin with the newly formed beta cells. Although this has been tried with mice and some dogs, it is not had not been tested for humans and it will literally take an act of Congress to make stem cells available to humans for treatments.
Islet Cell transplantation is a solution, but not a cure
One medical treatment that does work, but still requires anti-rejection and immunity medications is cell transplantation from a donor to a recipient. This is usually reserved for patients whose bodies have rejected other means of diabetic management.
Artificial Insulin production is years away from reality
The Diabetic Research Institute at the University of Miami has come up with a novel solution that may be available after more testing and working out some problems that may interfere with success. This very tiny device, referred to as the Biohub is about the size and shape of a quarter and it mimics the way the beta cells in the pancreas works. So far, it appears to work in theory, but there are several kinks to be worked out and more years ahead of studies before they will be allowed for human use in accordance to FDA oversight.
Are there any natural remedies that work as cures?
No, sorry but there is no natural remedy that will eradicate diabetes, but some may help with the symptoms. Magnesium and chromium for instance. But, take caution and discuss these alternatives with your doctor, especially if you are on diabetic medications. Herbal supplements can interfere with medications to the detriment of your health.