Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition in which the body loses its ability to produce insulin, making it difficult to regulate blood sugar levels. Now, scientists in Sweden from Karolinska Institutet and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are exploring a potential new way to treat it by developing a more reliable method to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. In early experiments, these lab-grown cells were able to respond to glucose and help restore blood sugar control in diabetic mice. For the uninitiated, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the pancreas, stopping it from producing insulin – the hormone that controls blood sugar. Without insulin, sugar builds up in the blood, leading to symptoms such as excessive thirst, fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, and constant hunger. If not managed properly, it can even cause serious complications.…