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Why do they not remove diabetic's pancreas since it doesn't work anyways?
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Other functions: The pancreas has digestive functions as well as production of insulin. Also, why expose someone to unnecessary surgery? Most people with diabetes have some endogenous Insulin secretion from their pancreas. Those with type 1 diabetes generally do not/.
Answered 5/13/2019
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