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How "islet cell transplantation" successful for type1 diabetic , what are its side effects?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: We have a long way to go. The edmunton protocol, the latest attempt at transplanting islet cells is not working out as well as we would like for patients with type 1 diabetes. There are other attempts on the horizon - stay tuned.

Answered 7/5/2012

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