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25 Years of Edmonton Protocol: Transforming Diabetes Treatment

6/4/2025

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This week, the Alberta Diabetes Institute proudly commemorates 25 years of the Edmonton Protocol, a revolutionary islet cell transplant technique pioneered by University of Alberta researchers. This innovation has empowered over 3,000 patients globally, including Rebecca Kalles Meng, who have reclaimed their independence and enhanced their quality of life, heralding a new era in diabetes treatment.

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This week, the Alberta Diabetes Institute proudly commemorates 25 years of the Edmonton Protocol, a revolutionary islet cell transplant technique pioneered by University of Alberta researchers. This innovation has empowered over 3,000 patients globally, including Rebecca Kalles Meng, who have reclaimed their independence and enhanced their quality of life, heralding a new era in diabetes treatment.