


Type 1 Diabetes Treatment in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey, provides specialized care for Type 1 Diabetes. Options include pediatric consultations for around $180, conventional management packages around $1,725, and a 15-day regenerative therapy protocol ranging from $24,000 to $36,000. The clinic is JCI-accredited and offers care led by Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz, a pioneer with 50 years of experience in stem cell treatments.
Advanced Diagnostics & Consultations
Initial assessment is key for managing diabetes. The clinic offers comprehensive diagnostics. This includes pediatric endocrinology consultations typically costing around $180. A full laboratory tests panel may cost around $1,335.
- Endocrinology evaluation and nutrition planning.
- Laboratory panels to monitor glucose and other markers.
- Customized education on insulin and glucose monitoring for families.
Further specialized tests like MRI or genetic analysis can be ordered if needed. All diagnostics support creating a tailored treatment plan.
Conventional Pediatric Management
This standard-of-care option is an outpatient program lasting one day. The package typically runs around $1,725. It provides a solid foundation for daily diabetes care.
- Insulin prescription and adjustment.
- A personalized glucose monitoring plan.
- Nutrition training with a dietitian.
- Comprehensive family education sessions.
This approach helps patients and families manage the condition effectively with modern medical standards.
Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy
This 15-day experimental protocol aims to preserve the body's remaining insulin-producing cells. It is led by Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz. He has performed over 1,100 cellular treatments in his 50-year career. The therapy uses cells from a licensed, GMP-standard laboratory for safety.
The treatment typically ranges from $24,000 to $36,000. The package is designed for convenience and comprehensive care.
- Three intravenous doses of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells.
- Three adjunct doses of exosome nanoparticles via inhalation and IV.
- Six sessions of ozone therapy.
- Includes endocrinology and dietitian consultations.
- Provides airport transfers and translation services.
The goal is to support the body's natural regulatory functions. This may help prolong the remission "honeymoon" phase. No hospital stay is required for this outpatient protocol.
Patients receive care in a modern, JCI-accredited facility with international services. To explore which diabetes management plan is suitable, contact the clinic for a personalized consultation.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
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| Thyroid ultrasound | $250 | |
| Consultation with an endocrinologist | Price on request |
| treatment | Price | |
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| Diabetes mellitus treatment with stem cells | Price on request | |
| Radioiodine therapy | Price on request | |
| Thyroidectomy | Price on request | |
| Stem cell for diabetes | Price on request |
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Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic
Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.
Key Centers and Services:
Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.
Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.
Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.
Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.
Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.
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Ulus Mahallesi, Canan Sk., 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
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