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Is it possible to get a pancreas transplant? would that cure diabetes?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: There are transplants done in certain patients. With a pancreas that works for type i diabetics then Insulin is secreted and they no longer need Insulin but then they have to fight rejection. It is done to save a life not to cure diabetes.

Answered 12/30/2016

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Dr. Jonathan Fridell answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Pancreas transplant: Type 1 diabetics do not make insulin, but if they get a transplant, the new pancreas would make Insulin and the sugars would be normal. It is like having a biologic Insulin pump that works perfectly. It is not a cure, but it is currently the most effective treatment available. The downside: it involves a big operation, lifelong immunosuppresion and is only offered to select individuals.

Answered 3/18/2016

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