Just ran across this story on The Drudge Report. WebMD is reporting a new drug that may prevent Type-1 diabetes.

So, if it all works out, this drug could be a vaccine for those at risk of developing type-1 (insulin dependent) diabetes.

As someone who already has type-1 diabetes, this is exciting to me because it may allow me to undergo a treatment which revitalizes the ability of my body to produce its own insulin without the risk of the immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells again.

WebMD has another article about stem cell research and a possible cure for type-1 diabetes. This article talks about stem cells in bone marrow as being a possible source for creating new insulin producing cells in the body.

An interesting quote from that article:

A stem cell can become an insulin-producing cell in just 10 days, [researcher Seh-Hoon Oh] adds, "thus providing an accessible cell source and a simple method for the cellular treatment of diabetes.