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A member asked:
I have diabetes, but i know that someone with it has a pancreas that has stopped producing insulin. can i just replace it?
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Yes: You cant replace the pancreas but you can easily replace the insulin with daily insulin injections. You would likely take a long acting one at night and short acting insulin to cover your basic meals.
Answered 7/12/2014
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