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Who Is a Pancreas Transplant For?
People withtype 1 diabetesare unable to produce enough (or any) insulin on their own.
Your healthcare team will ask you to undergo a thorough evaluation to assess your eligibility.
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Before youre approved for a pancreas transplant, your healthcare provider will perform a variety of tests.
Your wait time will depend on your own needs, as well as the availability of an appropriate donor.
Usually, your own pancreas will not need to be removed.
After a transplant, most people are hospitalized for approximately three to seven days.
Your healthcare provider will watch for any initial warning signs of infection or other early complications.
You may be asked not to travel for several months while you recover.
Some, such as an intestinal blockage soon after the surgery, may require additional surgical procedures.
This procedure is necessary if you have both insulin-treated diabetes andkidney failure.
You should also meet with your healthcare team regularly to monitor your symptoms and prevent potential diabetes complications.
If you think you may be eligible for a pancreas transplant, talk to your healthcare provider.
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