Can getting a pancreas transplant cure type 1 diabetes?

Yes: But usually reserve for patients who have frequent severe low sugars, other severe complications because risk of pancreas transplants-death, side effects of meds to prevent rejection- are usually worse than diabetes state that is controlled by patient with diet, meds.

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.

Last effort: We do not consider this a cure. Pancreas transplant is offered for those with progressive end stage disease, and requires lifelong immune suppresants, which come with a host of health problems and risks. It is much better to control type one with intensive insulin therapy pump and continuous glucose monitor, keeping a1c in the recommended range.