Cell therapy for diabetes in children

Cell therapy is a modern, innovative treatment method using autologous stem cells.

Type 2 diabetes in children also occurs, although much less frequently. The features of diabetes in children are as follows:

• the disease develops rapidly, often after stress or infections;
• the symptoms are vivid: polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (strong thirst), weight loss;
• high risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (acute hyperglycemic state, manifested by the smell of acetone from the mouth and abdominal pain), which is life-threatening;
• in the absence of control – rapid progression of complications (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy);
• significant impact on the psychoemotional state of the child and his family.

Another feature of the child’s body is that all processes develop rapidly. Including a positive response to cell therapy. Our innovative AntiDiabetCELLNESS® program gives excellent results in the treatment of children with diabetes. It combines cell therapy for systemic effects on the body, restoring pancreatic β-cells and preventing the development of complications.

Causes and risk factors of diabetes in children

The causes of diabetes in children are still being studied. Currently, several factors can be noted that contribute to the occurrence of diabetes in children:

• genetic predisposition – if one of the close relatives has diabetes, the risk for the child also increases;
• viral infection: enterovirus, mumps, hepatitis, covid, rubella and others can trigger an autoimmune reaction, which will cause the body to attack its own pancreas;
• autoimmune processes.

If it is impossible to determine what became the trigger and launched the mechanism of pathological changes, idiopathic diabetes is diagnosed. As for type 2 diabetes in children, the risk factors are:

• overweight;
• unhealthy diet;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• gestational diabetes in the mother.

Type 2 diabetes more often develops in adolescents during puberty against the background of hormonal changes.

Indications for cell therapy for diabetes in children

The indication for cell therapy is the presence of diabetes and its complications in a child. Signs of diabetes in children under one year of age are as follows:

• constant thirst, frequent urination;
• weight loss, weakness;
• increased sugar, risk of ketoacidosis;
• insomnia;
• nausea and vomiting;
• dry skin;
• decreased immunity, frequent illnesses.

Parents of older children also notice symptoms such as visual impairment, numbness of the extremities, decreased performance at school due to rapid fatigue, anxiety, and mood swings.

Benefits of cell therapy for diabetes in children

The AntiDiabetCELLNESS® program provides a comprehensive approach to childhood diabetes and its complications, including constant support from a Smart Cell doctor. To increase the effectiveness of the cells, the child is prescribed plasmapheresis preparation, and MSCs provide immunomodulation, β-cell regeneration, and protection of blood vessels and nerves.

Results of cell therapy for diabetes in children

The result of cell therapy is not only an improvement in the child’s condition and a better quality of life, but also a reduction in the psychological burden on the family. In addition, the AntiDiabetCELLNESS® program is:

• better glucose control, stabilization of sugar levels;
• reduction in the need for insulin (as decided by the doctor);
• improvement of the pancreas, stabilization of metabolism;
• increased energy, improved mood;
• slowing down the development of complications: retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy.

After cell therapy, you should continue to follow the doctor’s recommendations for diabetes in children: control sugar levels, eat right, and get enough physical activity.

Individual comprehensive approach to the treatment of diabetes in children at VIRTUS

The AntiDiabetCELLNESS® program affects the autoimmune process itself and reduces the signs of diabetes in children. However, it is no less effective when it comes to complications of type 1 diabetes in children:

• diabetic retinopathy – reducing inflammation of the retinal vessels, preventing vision loss;
• diabetic nephropathy – supporting kidney function, reducing the risk of developing kidney failure;
• diabetic neuropathy – protecting nerve fibers, reducing numbness and pain;
• angiopathy – strengthening blood vessels, preventing cardiovascular disasters;
• diabetic foot – improving wound healing, preventing infections;
• ketoacidosis – reducing the risk due to stabilizing metabolism.

Thus, as a result of cell therapy, the child’s quality of life improves, and the need for insulin decreases.