Is stem cell therapy being used for type-1-diabetes in India?

Question

Can you explain the use of stem cell therapy for type-1-diabetes in India? Is this treatment a success? What are the side effects?

Expert Answer

Dr Surender KumarJan 14, 2009

Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

Stem cell therapy for type-1-diabetes in India, is still in experimental stages. Its future is bright but it is not available for practice at the moment.

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Is stem cell therapy being used for type-1-diabetes in India?

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