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Normalized insulin levels Recovery time in type 1 diabetes is typical
In Germany, around 400,000 people suffer from type 1 diabetes. Patients have to inject insulin regularly because their body no longer produces this hormone. The treatment may temporarily improve the metabolism. However, this is not a true healing effect.
400,000 Germans suffer from type 1 diabetes
Around 400,000 people in Germany suffer from type 1 diabetes. The cause of this type is almost always an autoimmune reaction. Their exact backgrounds, however, are not yet known exactly. Apparently, hereditary factors play a certain role, but also certain environmental factors or viral infections are suspected to promote the development of type 1 diabetes, reports the "Diabetes Guide". If those affected start therapy, they often quickly improve their metabolism. It is not a real healing effect.
Patients with type 1 diabetes need regular injections of insulin. Often the insulin levels normalize soon after the start of therapy. A true healing effect is not. (Image: pittawut / fotolia.com) Rapid normalization of insulin levels
In many type 1 diabetic patients, insulin levels normalize shortly after initiation of therapy. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to by physicians as a "break" or "honeymoon". Admittedly, insulin administration in patients first of all ensures that the metabolism normalises and the insulin-producing cells apparently recover. But the impression is true, reports the magazine "Diabetes Ratgeber" in the current issue (10/2016).
Destruction of the cells is unstoppable
The diabetes is not healed. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This process is unstoppable and can not be influenced.
But in the future there may be the possibility of prevention. For example, German researchers reported last year that a vaccine to protect against type 1 diabetes could be available in the future. Certain groups have already achieved positive results. (Ad)