Stem Cells Become an Alternative for Treating Degenerative Diseases

Cases of degenerative diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and neurological disorders continue to pose a health challenge as life expectancy rises and lifestyles change. This situation has encouraged the development of various therapeutic approaches that focus not only on controlling symptoms but also on repairing damaged organ function. One approach that is beginning to attract attention is stem cell therapy. This method is considered to have the potential to assist the regeneration of cells and tissues damaged by chronic disease or the ageing process. Founder of the dr Yanti Stem Cell Clinic, Yanti Khusmiran, said that stem cell therapy attempts to target the organs whose impaired function is the source of the disease. “We do not treat the symptoms, but the organ that is damaged. Because fundamentally, the human body consists of cells. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs that work together create a healthy life,” Yanti said in a statement on Monday (15/6/2026). According to Yanti, many degenerative diseases begin with a decline in cell function, which subsequently affects the body’s tissues and organs. When damage persists over a long period, organ function can continue to deteriorate and trigger various complications. She explained that type 2 diabetes has been one of the most frequently treated cases over the past two years. The disease is not only related to blood sugar levels but can also cause gradual damage to blood vessels, affecting various vital organs. “Diabetes is not just a problem of high blood sugar. This disease causes progressive damage to blood vessels,” she explained. Damage to blood vessels can disrupt the distribution of oxygen and nutrients to organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, and pancreas. This condition has the potential to cause a decline in organ function and increase the risk of complications. In cases of type 2 diabetes, Yanti said regenerative therapy is directed at helping to repair the function of the pancreas, which plays a role in producing insulin. “That is why we look at the root of the problem, which lies in the damaged organ,” she said. Besides diabetes, stem cell therapy is also used for post-stroke patients, heart disease, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, and conditions related to the ageing process. Yanti assessed that the success of regenerative therapy still requires the support of healthy lifestyle changes so that the improved organ function can be maintained in the long term. “Regeneration of organs needs to be supported by a healthy lifestyle for optimal results,” she said.