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Will stem cells cure diabetes?

One of the reasons why stem cell research is such a hot topic these days is because of the potential it would have to cure illnesses like diabetes.

How close are we to curing diabetes?

Let’s make sure we have the same definition of “cure.” For me, people with diabetes will consider themselves cured of diabetes if their blood glucose stays in the normal range no matter what theyeat and without them having to think about it.

How can I tell if I have type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

I mentioned in response to other questions that there are two antibodies that can be measured in your blood that tell if you have an autoimmune process destroying the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.