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Is there any danger to become kidney donor if my close family members are all diabetic?

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Low danger: If you are not diabetic, then i would venture that it is a minor concern. Yes, it is possible that you could become diabetic someday, but with good glycemic and BP control, your risk of kidney damage would be low. It is a truly beautiful and altruistic thing to donate a kidney. A family history of diabetes is a concern, but may not get in the way.

Answered 6/10/2014

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