Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients' perspective about beta-cell replacement therapies. 105 Japanese type 1 diabetic patients answered questionnaire on current treatments, transplantation and necessity of psychosomatic therapy. The motivation of receiving transplantation seems to become insulin-free. Providing adequate information is necessary for wide-spread beta-cell replacement therapies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e5-e8 |
Journal | Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Jul |
Keywords
- Quality of life
- Transplantation therapy
- Type 1 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology