Q. Who is a candidate for a pancreas transplant?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
A person who might be a candidate for a pancreas transplant is someone with type 1 diabetes who has severe complications and difficulty controlling blood sugar levels despite trying other treatments. The transplant is considered when diabetes causes serious problems like kidney failure or extreme difficulty managing daily life. It's usually for those who have exhausted other options and are in relatively good overall health, making them better able to handle the transplant procedure and recovery. Ultimately, doctors will carefully assess if a pancreas transplant is the right choice for an individual based on their unique medical situation.
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