title: Interests in beta-cell replacement therapies among Japanese patients with type 1 diabetes.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients' perspective about beta-cell replacement therapies. 105 Japanese type 1 diabetic patients answered questionnaire on current treatments, transplantation and necessity of psychosomatic therapy. The motivation of receiving transplantation seems to become insulin-free. Providing adequate information is necessary for wide-spread beta-cell replacement therapies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Social Communication System for Advanced Clinical Research, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Nobuyo
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hatanaka
authors.forename: Morihito
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Takita
authors.forename: Takuhiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamaguchi
authors.forename: Masahiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kami
authors.forename: Shinichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People / Q000523:psychology*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D050417:Insulin-Secreting Cells / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012646:Self Administration / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin