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I know a splenectomy can cause diabetes but how will it affect someone who is already a diabetic?
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May vary: It has been suggested that the spleen harbors stem cells that act as precursors to insulin-producing pancreas cells, and post-splenectomy patients may have worsening hyperglycemia. Splenectomy does not "cause" diabetes, but may aggravate blood sugar control over the long term.
Answered 8/27/2013
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Really?: I do not know that splenectomy has that effect. Pancreatectomy is related to diabetes and Insulin production.
Answered 6/25/2014
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