What can i expect with kidney and pancreas transplant?

Independence!: I will be free from requiring dialysis and Insulin injections. Most people that are fortunate enough to receive a dual transplant are selected as being in good cardiovascular shape and free from severe complications of diabetes other than kidney failure. Both transplanted organs can last for many years on medication to prevent rejection.

Feeling healthy : When a kidney + pancreas transplant is successful (roughly 4 our 5 cases) the diabetic patient becomes free from needing Insulin or having to check blood sugar. If dialysis was needed pre-txp, that also becomes unnecessary. Overall, the person feels rejuvenated and healthy again. But risks must be considered too. They include surgical complications, rejection, and the need for immunosuppression.

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. The kidney offers freedom from dialysis. The downside: it involves a big operation, lifelong immunosuppresion and is only offered to select individuals.