Beyond Insulin: Searching for a Cure to Type 1 Diabetes

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I agree! The only thing that made Dr. Faustman's study controversial is that JDRF did not take it seriously. I think they later changed their minds after 2 independent studies - trying to prove her wrong - came up with the same findings. The exciting thing is that the mice's islet cells, thought to be eliminated, began regenerating when the immune system was held off. A simple vaccine cure may not be too exciting for the Pharm companies who sell diabetes treatment products. It also may not be exciting to stem-cell fanatics. After taking insulin shots and finger sticks for 25 years, I find it VERY exciting. It's interesting that she is relying on PEOPLE, and not corporations, for her funding.

Jamie of MA 12:32PM October 09, 2008

Well I support Dr. Faustman we even raise money for her so she can do the human trials. But I am ery happy to see everyone doing so much work on type one diabetes I hope there will be a cure I really really hope. It's so very hard to watch my 5 year old go though this for 3 years now I hope they all find a cure then everyone who is suffering from type one can be helped!

K.Wagner of MD 9:24AM October 09, 2008

I would prefer if you did not refer to Dr Faustman's 2001 study as "controversial". The fair word would be "groundbreaking". Remember the JDRF have actually validated her work in 3 different studies. She is amazing and after all of the years of unsuccessful attempts by many scientists, she is taking a different approach. We all know that if we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we always got....so she has stormed a different path. As the Mum of a type 1 little boy, I have great faith in her. When it all feels too much, I think of her and her work and I can keep going because I believe she will be the light at the end of the tunnel.

Aine Maire Ui Chuirc 7:12PM October 08, 2008