At first, few islet cell transplants were successful. Short-term outcomes improved by increasing the number of transplanted cells and modifying the approach to immune-suppressing medications.

In a study of 36 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2006, more than 40 percent of participants were off insulin therapy completely within one year of the last infusion of islet cells. By three years, 17 percent of transplant recipients remained free of insulin therapy.

In a study of 65 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2005, only 10 percent of participants remained off insulin therapy five years after the last infusion of islet cells. Many participants were able to use less insulin than before the transplant, however, and maintain better control of their blood sugar.

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 9:57 AM on July 14, 2008

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At first, few islet cell transplants were successful. Short-term outcomes improved by increasing the number of transplanted cells and modifying the approach to immune-suppressing medications.

In a study of 36 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2006, more than 40 percent of participants were off insulin therapy completely within one year of the last infusion of islet cells. By three years, 17 percent of transplant recipients remained free of insulin therapy.

In a study of 65 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2005, only 10 percent of participants remained off insulin therapy five years after the last infusion of islet cells. Many participants were able to use less insulin than before the transplant, however, and maintain better control of their blood sugar.

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 7:16 PM on July 13, 2008

it is in early stages i think better to take insulin regularly

Answered by Rajesh Goyl , an ibibo Advisor, at 9:04 AM on July 08, 2008

What are typical success rates?
At first, few islet cell transplants were successful. Short-term outcomes improved by increasing the number of transplanted cells and modifying the approach to immune-suppressing medications.

In a study of 36 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2006, more than 40 percent of participants were off insulin therapy completely within one year of the last infusion of islet cells. By three years, 17 percent of transplant recipients remained free of insulin therapy.

In a study of 65 islet cell transplant recipients published in 2005, only 10 percent of participants remained off insulin therapy five years after the last infusion of islet cells. Many participants were able to use less insulin than before the transplant, however, and maintain better control of their blood sugar.

Keep in mind that success can be measured in various ways. Even if an islet cell transplant doesn't lead to long-term blood sugar control, severe insulin reactions are less likely after the procedure.

Answered by Vinay Kiran , an ibibo Specialist, at 6:55 PM on July 06, 2008

Present procedure for Islet trasplantation for Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus, type - I has a very good success rate as compared to the previous procedures.

Answered by Punyasloka , an ibibo Citizen, at 5:30 PM on July 05, 2008