- By Priyanka Munshi
- Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Diabetes is a condition where the body struggles to handle sugar (glucose) properly. Normally, the hormone insulin helps move sugar from food into the cells for energy. In diabetes, either the body doesn’t make enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or doesn’t use it properly (Type 2 diabetes). This results in high blood sugar levels, which can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, kidney issues, and nerve damage. In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, a Regenerative Medicine Researcher and Founder of StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, talked about Type 1 Diabetes and the power of regenerative medicine: a new hope.
Common Symptoms Of Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes shows warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Frequent urination, especially at night, along with excessive thirst, is common as the body tries to flush out extra sugar. Patients may experience constant hunger, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. High blood sugar can also cause blurry vision, slow-healing wounds, and frequent infections due to a weakened immune system. Tingling or numbness in hands and feet may indicate nerve damage. Symptoms appear when about 80% of these cells are lost. If these symptoms appear, consulting a doctor for blood sugar testing becomes crucial.
Complications Of Untreated Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes can cause serious health complications if not treated in time. Long-term high blood sugar damages various organs and systems like the liver and kidneys. Heart disease and stroke risks increase due to high blood pressure and cholesterol issues. Kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy) can lead to kidney failure. Nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) can cause numbness, increasing the risk of infection and possible amputations. Eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy may result in vision loss. In severe cases, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a life-threatening diabetic coma. Timely diagnosis and proper management become important to prevent these complications and ensure a healthier life.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a life-changing condition caused by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells due to an autoimmune attack by the body’s own T-cells.
Traditional Diabetes Treatment
Traditional treatment focuses on managing blood sugar with methods like pills and insulin injections, instead of addressing the root cause of Type 1 diabetes. Most patients need lifelong medication and insulin injections or pumps, which can cause side effects like significant weight gain, nausea, or low blood sugar.
Regenerative Medicine Treatment For Type 1 Diabetes
Regenerative stem cell therapy offers a new approach to treating Type 1 diabetes by focusing on repairing and restoring the body’s natural ability to produce insulin through the regeneration of new beta cells in the pancreas, rather than just controlling blood sugar. Unlike traditional treatments that require lifelong insulin use, regenerative therapies aim to fix the root problem.
One promising method involves using stem cells that help the body start making insulin again, repair damaged tissues, and improve pancreatic function over time.
Role Of StemRx In Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
StemRx pioneers regenerative therapies that go beyond traditional treatments by addressing the root cause of Type 1 diabetes. Instead of just controlling blood sugar, StemRx restores pancreatic function and improves insulin production using stem cell therapy. Autologous (patient’s own) and allogeneic (donor) stem cells from bone marrow and cord tissue regenerate damaged insulin-producing beta cells, potentially reducing or eliminating insulin dependence.
Additionally, StemRx offers a wide variety of treatments for Type 1 diabetes, one of which is the revolutionary smart technology called Mitochondrial Delivery Interface (MDI). Mitochondria, the "powerhouses of the cell," play a crucial role in cellular energy production. In diabetes, mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to insulin resistance and beta cell failure. MDI helps the body by imitating the natural release of insulin, keeping blood sugar levels balanced and reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. This combination of stem cell therapy and natural insulin delivery offers a breakthrough approach to Type 1 diabetes treatment. MDI technology is vital in preventing long-term complications like kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), cardiovascular disease, and diabetic foot (gangrene).
At last, Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher and Founder of StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, said:
“Traditional diabetes treatments manage symptoms but require lifelong medication. StemRx’s regenerative therapy restores pancreatic function using stem cells and MDI, aiming to reduce or eliminate insulin dependence for a long-term solution.”
