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Putative stem cells found in the pancreas, liver,
spleen, central nervous system, and bone marrow
could either be induced to differentiate into insulin-
producing cells in vitro and then be transplanted, or
be injected into the circulation along with stem cell
stimulators to differentiate into a permanent self-
renewing b-cell population .

Mesenchymal Stem cells combined with IV ozone
therapy and orthomolecular supplements.
Administration of Nerve Growth Factor and
recombinant Human Insulin like Growth Factor-1.

Wearable Healthcare Besides monitoring and notification, wearable medical
devices also have the potential to provide automated
Wearable devices have been life-changing for those or remote treatment.
with chronic disease like diabetes. Smart glucose
monitors like the Dexcom G5 can be placed on the The OmniPod is an example of a wearable insulin
body and link wirelessly with smartphones to provide
continuous blood-sugar monitoring. An app can alert

pump that coordinates with a glucose monitor to
automatically administer correct dosage.
More drastically, ZOLL’s LifeVest is a wearable
defibrillator worn by patients at risk of a heart attack.
It monitors heart rhythms and in the event of a heart
attack, releases conductive gel from its electrodes
and administers a life-saving electrical shock to
restore normal heart rhythms.

users to low or high blood-sugar events, and can Remote Monitoring in Heart Failure
share data with loved ones or caregivers.
Why Is This Important?
Personalised DM Care • Despite current therapies and disease management

Quell is another example of wearable technology approaches, the rate of heart failure hospitalization
that’s changing the lives of those with chronic health remains
issues. Using electrical nerve stimulation to relieve
pain, it tracks activity and sleep patterns to adjust unacceptably high
its pain-management intensity, as well as provide - > 1.1 million heart failure hospitalizations annually
proactive relief throughout the night to improve
sleep quality for patients dealing with chronic pain. -#1 cause of hospitalization for those ≥ 65 years
For elderly populations, wearables are improving ‒ #1 cause of hospital readmission
quality of life by providing greater independence
while ensuring safety. ‒ > $18 billion in annual direct costs of hospitalization

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