RE: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

[Guest guest]

dave have you written about your blind experiences, thanks, karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave have you written about your blind experiences, thanks, karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, forgot to ask, do you have a dog. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, forgot to ask, do you have a dog. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, forgot to ask, do you have a dog. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, are you in the states. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, are you in the states. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

dave, are you in the states. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

, no, haven't written about my own life. And, no, I use a cane, not a dog,

and Thirdly, I'm in the states. <smile>

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

Dave, I don't mean to be nosy but why have you no dog. did you ever have one.

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

Dave, I don't mean to be nosy but why have you no dog. did you ever have one.

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

Dave, I don't mean to be nosy but why have you no dog. did you ever have one.

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

Was that when you had hthe coma, or was the coma for another reason.

I have type 1 since 1944, when I was 22 months old. There are several of us

long-timers in this group!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 3:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

the coma was for another reason. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

the coma was for another reason. karen

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

Alleyne

Edmonton Journal , Apr. 7, 2011

Eye transplants to cure blindness are a step closer after Japanese

scientists managed to " grow " a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

Researchers were amazed when stem cells in a test tube organized themselves

spontaneously into a complex structure that resembled the developing

embryonic eye. The development could lead to whole retinas being cultured

and then transplanted, restoring sight in the blind and visually impaired.

The team from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan,

first cultivated embryonic stem cells in a test tube and then added proteins

to trigger their development. They hoped that they would form a recognizable

organ but were stunned when over 10 days they clustered together and began

to grow the " optical cup " of a retina.

Tests showed that the cells were functioning normally and were capable of

communicating with each other. The research was done on mouse eyes, but

there is no reason why a similar technique would not work on humans, said

the experts.

They hope within 10 years to be able to start clinical trials on retina

implants.

" This is an absolutely stunning achievement, " said Professor Robin Ali, an

ophthalmologist at University College London. " It is a landmark not just for

the retina but for regenerative medicine as a whole. "

The retina is the part of the eye where nerve cells convert light into

electrical and chemical signals that are sent to the brain down the optic

nerve.

If it is not working, then the eye is useless.

Yoshiki Sasai, the lead author of the study, said: " What we've been able to

do in this study is resolve a nearly century-old problem in embryology, by

showing that retinal precursors have the inherent ability to give rise to

the complex structure of the optic cup. "

The research was published in the journal Nature.

[Guest guest]

I admire all you who have had Type 1 diabetes for four or five or more

decades!

Later this year I will hit 20 years with Type 1 diabetes. Most people

think that's a long time, but it seems short compared to many of you!

Jen

>

> Was that when you had hthe coma, or was the coma for another reason.

>

> I have type 1 since 1944, when I was 22 months old. There are several

> of us

> long-timers in this group!

>

> _____

>

> From: blind-diabetics

> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

> [mailto:blind-diabetics

> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of

> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 3:52 PM

> To: blind-diabetics

> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

> Subject: Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

jen, give yourself a pat on the back, you made twenty, now working on your next

twenty, then you will go for your third twenty. you have made a good start. best

to you, karen

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

jen, give yourself a pat on the back, you made twenty, now working on your next

twenty, then you will go for your third twenty. you have made a good start. best

to you, karen

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

jen, give yourself a pat on the back, you made twenty, now working on your next

twenty, then you will go for your third twenty. you have made a good start. best

to you, karen

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

I admire all of us who can take on this disease and make the best of it! And

with visual impairments (not to mention other problems) to boot!

Yes, Jen, 20 years is nothing to minimize. That's a long time too. Especially

when those years are during what some people call the " prime of life! "

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

I admire all of us who can take on this disease and make the best of it! And

with visual impairments (not to mention other problems) to boot!

Yes, Jen, 20 years is nothing to minimize. That's a long time too. Especially

when those years are during what some people call the " prime of life! "

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

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> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

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[Guest guest]

I admire all of us who can take on this disease and make the best of it! And

with visual impairments (not to mention other problems) to boot!

Yes, Jen, 20 years is nothing to minimize. That's a long time too. Especially

when those years are during what some people call the " prime of life! "

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

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> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

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[Guest guest]

Yes Dave, I admire all of you for doing so well! You are all great role

models. Quite a range of ages and circumstances, but you are all handling

it very well! I aspire to follow in your footsteps, but I have some real

big shoes to fill!! Smile!

Thank you all for sharing!

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

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> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

Yes Dave, I admire all of you for doing so well! You are all great role

models. Quite a range of ages and circumstances, but you are all handling

it very well! I aspire to follow in your footsteps, but I have some real

big shoes to fill!! Smile!

Thank you all for sharing!

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

>

> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

>

[Guest guest]

Yes Dave, I admire all of you for doing so well! You are all great role

models. Quite a range of ages and circumstances, but you are all handling

it very well! I aspire to follow in your footsteps, but I have some real

big shoes to fill!! Smile!

Thank you all for sharing!

Re: Lab-grown retina ups transplant hopes

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> i was found to have type one diabetes forty three years ago. karen

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