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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 20

Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Hope this proves as transformative as the Edmonton Protocol

Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | NEJM

Zimislecel is an allogeneic stem cell–derived islet-cell therapy. Data on the safety and efficacy of zimislecel in persons with type 1 diabetes are needed. We conducted a phase 1–2 study of zimisle...

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 17

Delighted to see CanScreenT1D added to the map

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 16

Nerea Cuesta Gomez presenting her work at IPITA in Pisa @albertadiabetes.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social #diabetes

Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 5

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U of A celebrates 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol, advancing diabetes treatment | CityNews Edmonton

Verlyn Olsen has experienced terrifying moments since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the 80s.

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 5

So excited to hear about Hypoimmune islet transplants from Sonja Schrepfer from Sana Biotechnology - without immunosuppression
Is this the future for cell therapy in diabetes?
@albertadiabetes.bsky.social celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol #25EP

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 3

One more sleep

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are delighted to welcome you to the @albertadiabetes.bsky.social institute

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · May 15

Excited to enroll our first participant for testing an agent (tolimidone) we hope will promote beta cell regeneration, building on preclinical work from Dr Jean Buteau at @albertadiabetes.bsky.social. Supported by Alberta Diabetes Foundation & biodexa pharmaceuticals www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Could a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on it

A simple pill to treat or even cure diabetes could be possible, thanks to University of Alberta research — and funding that is laying vital groundwork.

www.ualberta.ca

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · May 14

Interested to hear highlights from this years ATTD? Join the webinar on Tuesday 20th May at 7.30 eastern. Register now

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · May 10

Excited to contribut to this exciting work
www.breakthrought1d.org/news-and-upd...

Medical Affairs team hosts international islet cell therapy workshops

Our Medical Affairs team hosted cell therapy workshops with islet transplant experts to discuss a roadmap for manufactured cell therapies.

www.breakthrought1d.org

Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · May 8

4 weeks until our celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol. Still time to register for the public event and scientific symposium.
#diabetes #islet @AlbertaDiabetes

www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-d...

Edmonton Protocol 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · May 6

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Health Canada approves Tzield – the first ever disease modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes | Breakthrough T1D

On May 5, 2025, Sanofi announced Health Canada approval of Tzield, the first disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). This is a huge win for the T1D community in that it is the first medic...

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Apr 11

some studies use assays which are very sensitive and how much c-peptide you need to make a meaningful difference is still debated.
Probably 0.2nmol/L (= 200pmol/l or 0.6 ng/ml) is helpful

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Apr 10

16% of adult-onset and 6% of childhood-onset cases had residual C-peptide even >40 years from diagnosis

diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

Prevalence of Detectable C-Peptide According to Age at Diagnosis and Duration of Type 1 Diabetes

OBJECTIVE. It is generally accepted that complete β-cell destruction eventually occurs in individuals with type 1 diabetes, which has implications for trea

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Apr 10

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Apr 9

Did you know that some people with #T1D still have surviving insulin producing #betacells - even years after diagnosis.
Future treatments to regenerate these beta cells could help treat #T1D
#Cpeptide is measured by a simple blood test and can detect surviving beta cells

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Alberta Diabetes Institute has some amazing researchers making important discoveries. www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
We want to see if they work in people - beginning with #T1D who still have some C-peptide. To hear more www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-d...

Could a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on it

A simple pill to treat or even cure diabetes could be possible, thanks to University of Alberta research — and funding that is laying vital groundwork.

www.ualberta.ca

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Mar 29

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Importance of the patient voice in #t1d #screening

Type 1 diabetes screening: need for ethical, equity, and health systems perspective

As of October, 2024, the ICD-10 codes include presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, whereas previously these codes only included type 1 diabetes once it was diagnosed. The codes now present the different st...

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Dr Peter Senior @islettx.bsky.social · Mar 28

Since yesterday

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Dylan MacKay @dylanmackayphd.bsky.social · Mar 27

So excited it is finally out, the new Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Chapter on Glycemic Management Across the Lifespan for Type 1 Diabetes. Give it a read of #T1D impacts your life www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S149...