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Can a diabetic , donate a kidney.?
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Probably not: It would not be a good idea to donate a kidney as, having diabetes yourself, your own kidneys are at risk of developing disease from diabetes in the long run. I doubt that any transplant programs would consider you as a donor.
Answered 2/15/2019
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No: If you have diabetes, transplant programs will not consider you as a potential kidney donor.
Answered 2/15/2019
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NO: DM is a contraindication to donation. But your generosity is profound. Wish we had more donors like you. Take care.
Answered 2/15/2019
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