Islet transplantation restores blood sugar awareness and control in type 1 diabetes

New clinical trial results show that transplantation of pancreatic islets — cell clusters that contain insulin-producing cells — prevents severe, potentially life-threatening drops in blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that the treatment was effective for people who experienced episodes of severe hypoglycemia — low blood sugar levels that can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness and death — despite receiving expert care.