Lee Iacocca Research

archimeech · #1 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:10 AM

Has anyone seen or heard about Lee Iacocca's foundation and the research by Dr. Faustman? I have read a couple of things about it, and she seems to have reversed diabetes in mice without stem cells or any kind of antirejection drugs? Just curious if anyone else has anything to add. it sounded very interesting but I see that the JDRF is not funding her, and I can't seem to find anywhere that says the NIH is funding this research either.
Meech

HeatherP · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:12 AM

I read something about this in Diabetes Health magazine or Diabetes Forecast a few/several months ago. You can try their websites to search archives. If I come across it, I'll let you know.

archimeech · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:15 AM

On the JoinLeeNow.org website he has all kinds of articles and statements, but I read on another board where Dr. Faustman has applied to JDRF 3 times and the last time they told her to stop applying. I don't know if that person was in error or if this actually happened.

Sorry guys, but being T1 for so long and not knowing if there is ever going to be a cure is mentally draining me.
Meech

HeatherP · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:17 AM

I'm surprised I found it so quickly. Second mag from the top of my stack. It's in the August 2004 issue of Diabetes Health. Their site is www.diabeteshealth.com. I think back issues are available, or hopefully it'll be accesible online.

HeatherP

archimeech · #5 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:43 AM

Thanks, Heather. I just finished reading the article and still think it's a **** good idea. I plan on donating to this cause, and attempting to mobilize the few that I know to do the same.
Meech

gettingby · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally posted by archimeech

Sorry guys, but being T1 for so long and not knowing if there is ever going to be a cure is mentally draining me.
Meech

I can understand ya here Meech.
Cin

mcdafydd · #7 (**permalink**) 11-11-2004, 10:47 AM

Me too! It's been just over 14 years for me, but with all the advances I see in technology I can't help but remain immensely hopeful of a cure in my pre-40 lifetime

) Good on ya for donating to the cause, I am going to do the same.

Cheers all.

Dewey · #8 (**permalink**) 11-12-2004, 06:32 AM

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Originally posted by archimeech
Sorry guys, but being T1 for so long and not knowing if there is ever going to be a cure is mentally draining me.
Meech

Hate to sound cynical, but I was told a cure was about "ten years away" back in 1982 (when diagnosed). That time has long since come and gone. Although there are days I wish I didn't have it (cause of high sugars and stuff), I'm very grateful for the current (and future) medical advancements that allow us (and will allow us) to maintain better control than ever before. I've pretty much given up hope for a cure, but at least I can control it to the best of my ability.

archimeech · #9 (**permalink**) 11-12-2004, 07:09 AM

I was told the same thing in '84 when I was Dx. but agree with you. The advances we have taken are astounding. I definitely would not be who I am today without having gone through this pain. Even though I wish for a cure daily, I am a better person for having diabetes.

sparkle9 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-12-2004, 05:54 PM

I am always wishing for a cure, but not really holding my breath! When I start feeling overwhelmed by diabetes, I think back to 1971 when I was diagnosed with Type 1. There were no home glucose meters ( or at least I didn't have one) so I did urine testing. That was pretty useless! In 1974 I went through a pregnancy with no home glucose meter. There were many complications, but my son (now 30) is fine. I'm grateful every day for my glucose meter but wouldn't mind if there was a cure and I didn't have to use it any more!

gettingby · #11 (**permalink**) 11-12-2004, 08:46 PM

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Originally posted by archimeech
I was told the same thing in '84 when I was Dx. but agree with you. The advances we have taken are astounding. I definitely would not be who I am today without having gone through this pain. Even though I wish for a cure daily, I am a better person for having diabetes.

I haven't given up hope for a cure. I just don't try to get too excited when something new comes up. Terrible letdown when it's proven not effective.

Meech, this is so weird. We were diagnosed in the same year. Wild, huh?

archimeech · #12 (**permalink**) 11-15-2004, 04:39 AM

That is wild, haven't met too many "old" diabetics. I was diagnosed in December '84 at the age of 13. Or it might have been in January of '85, mind is starting to go. lol, can't remeber a ****ed thing some days!