Islet transplantation restores blood sugar awareness and control in type 1 diabetes

(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) New clinical trial results show that transplantation of pancreatic islets -- cell clusters that contain insulin-producing cells -- prevents severe, potentially life-threatening drops in blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that the treatment was effective for people who experienced episodes of severe hypoglycemia -- low blood sugar levels that can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness and death -- despite rece...