Abstract

Diabetes is a significant health problem in developing countries. The incidence of the disease is increased dramatically every year. The current medications are to control the levels of hyperglycemia and diabetic complications. Stem cells have the potential to differentiate into any specialized cells and help in improving the disease, especially in generating insulin-producing β-cells. This article summarized the advancement role of stem cell research for diabetic treatment.

Keywords

diabetes, stem cell, regenerative medicine, cellular therapy, diabetes types, hyperglycemia