How effective is islet transplantation as a cure for diabetes?
Early results indicate that this is as effective as whole pancreas transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. But islet transplants from donor pancreases are sharply limited by the number of donors. Researchers are conducting promising beta cell and stem cell research that may make healthy islets widely available. With such resources, islet transplantation may become possible for millions of patients suffering from diabetes.
