On the basis of these observations,
we initiated a phase 1/2 study in November
2003 analyzing the safety, metabolic
effects, and ability of AHST to preserve
beta cell function in patients with
newly diagnosed type 1 DM. Here we
report the first prospective trial, to our
knowledge, of stem cell therapy in human
DM. We describe 15 patients with type 1 DM, submitted to AHST, and observed
from 7 to 36 months (mean 18.8
months) after treatment