ISLET CELL REGENERATION

[Guest guest]

Upcoming online discussions at www.DiabetesStation.com. Open to all who are

interested.

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ISLET CELL REGENERATION

Thursday, May 6th from 9-10 PM U.S. East Coast Time

German, MD

Clinical Chief, Diabetes Center

University of California in San Francisco

Dr. German and his colleagues at UCSF are interested in the cascade of

gene activation underlying the development of insulin-producing beta cells from

less differentiated cells during embryogenesis, and in how these genes function

in mature beta cells. They also study where these processes break down in

diabetes, and how to translate their increasing knowledge of the beta cell into

novel strategies for curing diabetes.

While the short-term goal of Dr. German and his fellow researchers is the

creation of beta cells to be used in transplantation (a discovery that would be

exciting, but still require use of immunosuppressive drugs), the long-term goal

is much greater. It is that of regeneration of new beta cells in the pancreas of

people with Type 1 diabetes. Dr. German will talk about his research in islet

regeneration and its potential for a cure online at www.DiabetesStation.com.

To join the program, go to http://www.DiabetesStation.com/

Thursday, May 6th at 9 PM U.S. East Coast Time

BACKGROUND READING:

http://www.insulinfreetimes.org/04_spring/regen.htm

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NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT PANCREAS TRANSPLANT PROGRAMMING ...

UPS & DOWNS OF PANCREAS TRANSPLANT

Wednesday, April 5th from 9-10 PM U.S. Eastern Time

Kris Abrahamson, Licensed Psychologist

Kris Abrahamson is a licensed clinical psychologist and a kidney-pancreas

recipient. In this first " Ups & Downs of Pancreas Transplant " program at

www.DiabetesStation.com, Kris will discuss the complications of diabetes that

led to her kidney and pancreas transplant, the procedure, recovery and life

post-transplant.

As a practicing psychologist, Kris specializes in seeing people with chronic

health conditions, with a large focus on people with diabetes and/or

transplants.

To join the program, go to http://www.DiabetesStation.com/

Wednesday, May 5th at 9 PM U.S. East Coast Time

BACKGROUND READING:

Articles, directories, testimonials, and more!

http://www.insulinfree.org/index_pancreas.htm

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PUMPING TALK: CARB COUNTING EXTRAVAGANZA

Tuesday, May 4th from 9-10 PM U.S. East Coast Time

Scheiner, MS, CDE

Think you know carb counting? Take the test and find out! Learn tricks and

short-cuts that will make your carb counting easier and more accurate.

Scheiner hosts this regular insulin pump discussion on

www.DiabetesStation.com. has had Type-1 Diabetes since age 18 and is a

certified diabetes educator, an insulin pump user, and a certified insulin pump

trainer.

To join the program, go to http://www.DiabetesStation.com/

Tuesday, May 4th at 9 PM U.S. East Coast Time

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INSULIN PUMPS:

Visit the Insulin Pump Center

http://www.insulinpumpcenter.com

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ISLET PIONEERS

Every Monday from 9-10 PM U.S. East Coast Time

During this regular Islet Pioneers program, islet recipients help to answer each

other's questions and discuss the realities of life after islet transplant.

" Islet Pioneers " is moderated by islet transplant recipients who understand

first-hand the challenges and successes of islet transplantation. This eTalk

program is gaining in popularity throughout the islet transplant world and

welcomes all recipients and those who would like to know more about islet

transplantation.

COPING & HOPING THROUGH TRANSPLANTATION

First & Third Mondays of Each Month from 8-9 PM U.S. East Coast Time

This program provides an opportunity to talk about how to anticipate, prepare

for, and cope with the transitions, changes and complications that may arise

with islet transplantation. The moderator of this program is Sandilands,

RSW, the Patient and Family Supports Coordinator with the Clinical Islet

Transplant Program at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

casca@...

www.top5plus5.com

PAI NW Rep

ICQ #59196115