World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

USING STEM CELLS TO TREAT DIABETES: CONCEPTS AND ETHICS.

Dr. Lamis Mohamed Nader*, Rahaf Alsadi, Hafiz Tahir and Dr. Muhammad Shahid Nazir

ABSTRACT

The current paper utilizes academic literature in order to better understand the viability of using stem cells to cure diabetes. Not only does the current author attempt to present an objective point-of-view of the subject matter, but also present the ethical questions that such research can bring about as well as the possible future outcomes of utilizing such a method for treating a disease with such a long history as diabetes. The current study was conducted using a qualitative methodology, with a focus on academic literature obtained from various scholarly sources. This was done in order to not only save time, but also provide a broader view of the subject matter at hand, whilst analyzing previous studies regarding it. In conclusion, it was found that the use of stem cells, especially ones obtained from no embryonic sources, to cure diabetes mellitus has a prominent place for future studies and use. While the method itself has not been perfected as of yet, future research regarding the treatment may yield tremendous results, which may change the light that healthcare is viewed in. The current author recommends that future research utilize a quantitative and thematic approach to research so as to analyze how certain populations are affected by this treatment method.

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