Type II diabetes is a common disease here in America so common that 1 out of every 3 adults is at risk for it. Although there is no cure for this disease with proper diet and lifestyle changes it can become very manageable for patients dealing with type II diabetes. At MetroMD we are always looking for ways to improve the health of our patients and provide the latest treatments.

A degenerative disease results in cells, tissue, or organs diminishing over a period of time, commonly due to environmental and behavioral factors as well as genetic predispositions. Effects of degenerative diseases can range from something as small as a rash, to a life threatening condition such as heart disease. Regardless of the severity, degenerative diseases are nothing short of debilitating. However, stem cell therapy is now being used to help stop these

Stem Cells have been given the nickname of "Magic Cells." This is because unlike other cells, stem cells are undifferentiated, especially in early stages of growth and development; giving them the remarkable ability to differentiate or essentially "become" any cell necessary. Stem cells are also able to self-regenerate and renew through cell-division, which makes them key players in groundbreaking medical treatments for life-threatening diseases.    Recent research using stem cells