Professor Sam ElOsta from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute says their latest discovery could “eliminate” the need for aroundtheclock insulin injections for type one diabetics.

The researchers have discovered how to restore insulin production in the pancreas.

“The breakthrough research harnesses the patient's remaining pancreatic cells to increase insulinproducing beta cells,” the professor explained to Sky News Australia.

“To modify the course of diabetes, and potentially eliminate the need for aroundtheclock insulin injections in some people living with type one diabetes.

“This could potentially lead to the development of an alternative and unique regenerative strategy that avoids transplantation."