I think I read about this already.  I also remember there being a case where a  male's own sperm cells were used to create stem cells to rebuild the pancreas.  I've learned to hold back any optimism, unfortunately.  It seems so many times you never hear about such promising results ever again.  I know it takes time for studies, potential cures, and trials to bear results and get approval, but my cynicism makes me wonder how much influence the medical, pharmaceutical, and insurance corporations have in keeping things progressing.  It's obviously a lot more financially sound for these professions if there isn't a cure.