Development of 3D printed biopolymeric scaffolds for beta cells: towards improving the quality of life of diabetics. Ghent University
Diabetes is a leading cause of death worldwide, with over half a billion adults living with the condition in 2021. Although there is no cure for either type I or type II diabetes, there are various ongoing studies exploring different solutions to improve patients' quality of life. One possible solution is to develop a system that mimics the natural functions of pancreatic beta cells, including insulin secretion. An artificial pancreas, beta ...