Islets of Langerhans Transplantation
Islets of Langerhans transplantation is a procedure in which cells that produce insulin known as islets of Langerhans are transplanted from a donor pancreas and implanted into the liver of a diabetic patient. The aim of this procedure is to restore the production of insulin in the body, which is necessary to keep the blood glucose levels balanced and prevent the onset of long-term diabetic complications. The islets of Langerhans transplantation is increasingly becoming a reliable alternative to the traditional insulin injections and monitoring blood glucose levels in diabetic patients and has the potential to produce prolonged remission of type 1 diabetes and reduce a patient's dependence on long-term insulin replacement therapy.
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