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Could breakthrough new treatment cure Type 1 diabetes?

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NBC News. (2026, October 5). Could breakthrough new treatment cure Type 1 diabetes? NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/could-breakthrough-new-treatment-cure-type-1-diabetes-270990917931

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A new treatment for Type 1 diabetes is showing promise in early trials and could potentially offer a cure, according to NBC News. The therapy involves infusing stem cells that can develop into insulin-producing beta cells, which are destroyed by the immune system in people with Type 1 diabetes. If successful, this approach would greatly reduce or eliminate the need for daily insulin injections for millions of patients worldwide. However, more research and clinical trials are needed before it could be approved and widely available to treat the condition.

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