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Islet cell transplantation is a therapy for people with Type1 diabetes. Islet cells are harvested from donors' pancreases, purified, processed and infused into a patient’s liver. Once transplanted the islets begin to produce insulin, and actively start regulating your blood glucose level.

There is no cure for diabetes, but managing your diabetes well will help you prevent or delay complications. Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine (if prescribed) will help you control your weight and can keep your blood glucose in the healthy range. People diagnosed early with Type 2 diabetes have a chance to manage the condition with lifestyle changes, which include a healthy diet, weight loss, and exercise.