Suggest treatment for type 1 diabetes
Patient: My name is Maria Penkowa. I am 22 years-old girl from Bourgas, Bulgaria.For several months I am suffering from diabetes type 1. My daily insulin dose is 11 units – 4times a day. In my case as in each young person this hinders the development of my career, relationships with friends, and depresses me. Recently I was informed that the only way for full recovery is through the implantation of stem cells. Please give me more detailed information concerning the procedures, documentation and possible price for the manipulation in your clinic. Sincerely yours: Maria Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicStem cell implantation is an experimental procedure at the moment. It is not used wide spread in the treatment of diabetes at the moment.This unfortunately means that it is not likely an option at this time but you would have to speak to your local doctor to find out if there are any centers in your area that are currently experimenting.You may be able to better manage if your regimen in altered to suit your lifestyle.A basal insulin can be used once daily eg lantus, peglispro, detimirShort acting insulin can then be given with your meals. The amount of short acting insulin would depend on the amount of carbohydrates with your meal. If it contains no carbs- no insulin, if it has a high amount would need to enough insulin to cover the meal.This would allow some flexibility with dose and time. You would need to visit a nutritionist to learn to count the carbs.I hope this helps