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A member asked:
My nephew has type 1 diabetes. can he have a pancreas transplant?
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Worst Case Scenario: Pancreas transplant is a worst case scenario treatment for those with end stage disease. I don't know his age, or the duration of his diabetes, or his level of control, compliance, or family support. His best chances for a long life span are by " tight control" maintaining an a1c of 7.5 or less if 18 or less and 7.0 or less if he's over 18. Transplant comes with lifelong immune suppressant
Answered 10/13/2014
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