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Permalink Reply by kestrel on June 14, 2011 at 8:05am

Way cool! The link above didn't work for me, though. Try this:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/diabetes-sufferers-get-a-shot-in-the-...

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Permalink Reply by Marps on June 14, 2011 at 9:42am

If they are creating a vaccine, doesn't that imply that they know the CAUSE of Type 1? Up until this point, the cause has been uncertain. Genes or environmental? If they can create a vaccine, why not a cure?

Glad they're working on our disease, but I'm not sold yet.

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Permalink Reply by Ant97gtr on June 14, 2011 at 3:28pm

Marps,

From my understanding, the scientists know the process of how T1 D comes about (ie the bodies immune system killing the insulin cells) but still do not know what causes this to occur (ie the trigger). From what I read in that article they have found a way to block the immune system from attacking the insulin cells rather that fix the trigger. No matter, as a vaccine is classed as a preventative measure. I imagine that a cure is much harder as they would have to fix the damage already done or somehow kick start the whole insulin producing system in our bodies.

This unfort isn't going to help those already with the disease but if the vaccine does work it will help get rid of D and for my kids, and my kids kids etc I can only hope that it works.

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