"What
are islet cells?" Islet cells, also known as
beta cells, are the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
When these cells are damaged, as they are in type 1 diabetes, the
body doesn't have enough insulin, resulting in high blood sugars.
It is widely thought that the "cure" for diabetes lies
in the transplantation of islet cells. While the research has been
promising, it has been slowed by a number factors—particularly
a shortage of funds.
Here
in Cincinnati, we are fortunate to have one of the country's foremost
islet cell researchers, Dr. Horacio Rilo, working toward large-scale
islet transplantation methods. Dr. Rilo's research depends on continued
support not only from donor organizations, but also from private
donors. If you are a person with diabetes or a family member or
friend of a person with diabetes, consider donating
to this effort.
Dr.
Rilo is a researcher with the University of Cincinnati.
"What
are islet cells?" Islet cells, also known as
beta cells, are the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
When these cells are damaged, as they are in type 1 diabetes, the
body doesn't have enough insulin, resulting in high blood sugars.
It is widely thought that the "cure" for diabetes lies
in the transplantation of islet cells. While the research has been
promising, it has been slowed by a number factors—particularly
a shortage of funds.
Here
in Cincinnati, we are fortunate to have one of the country's foremost
islet cell researchers, Dr. Horacio Rilo, working toward large-scale
islet transplantation methods. Dr. Rilo's research depends on continued
support not only from donor organizations, but also from private
donors. If you are a person with diabetes or a family member or
friend of a person with diabetes, consider 