Pancreas Transplant: A Cure for Diabetes?

 

 

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(21) Comments have been made

Any thoughts on someone who had a pancreas transplant less than 2 months ago and continues to smoke like a trooper and drink like a fish!

 

I have been a type 1 diatetic for all most 10 years. I would love it if there was a cure. I was told about this transplant. If i could get it done tomorrow then I would. I am sick of having this condition and have still not come to terms with it. But the doctors won't give any information on it. I have spoken to people that have had it done, so if its doable why won't the doctors give us that option? It's our life, if we wish to go on a waiting list then we should be able to.

 

Hi. My 5-year old daughter has been diagnosed with type-1 diabetes. I'm also told that her Glucose count is very high. I'm not very well aware of how should it be treated, as nobody from our near family has had it. Could you please refer to the possible measures for it. Please also focus on how useful can the combined transplantation be in such case and what could be its future-effects? Thank you.

 

My nephew has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes recently. We are thinking of pancreas transplant. Please elaborate on it further.

 

I have had diabetes for 31 years. In this forum the author states esrd emerges in stages, but not when it occurs. Why? The truth please rather than vague hypothesis. How long is it that esrd starts to occur and what symptoms should you be looking for and when do you consult a doctor before its too late .. why the secrecy?

 

I have been a type1 diabetic for 35 of my 37 years on this earth. I was recently told that only 30% of my kidneys are working. I was advised that my Dr. wants me to get a kidney and pancreas transplant. I am elated to know that I will not have to deal with it any longer, but I am very concerned about this operation. After reading this article, now I am scared. Is there anyone out there that is willing to talk to me about this? I just started my life all over again, and want to live longer, but if this is going to possibly decrease it, then why should I do this? I am so used to doing my routine that I can live with it, but would really like to change.

 

Is this Bias?

 

I was a type one diabetic for 29 years. I recently had a pancreas transplant I, like many others, wished for a cure for diabetes and understand the day to day rigors of controlling the disease. I had ESRD before I could get the transplant of a kidney and pancreas. I chose the simultaneous transplant. I am doing great. My heart goes out to those who still face challenges. Stay strong do the right thing and pray for the cure for everyone.

 

What are the ethics of Pancreas transplates? please explain in simple language

 

I had my (pak) pancreas after kidney, transplant last august i'm a 37yr. old male that had been type I diabetic since age 11, It was the best thing that ever happened to me!! I now feel the best ive felt in 26yrs! It should be noted that bladder drainage is not the way to go and you will have frequent U.T.I.'s bowel drainage is by far the way to go and you just have to search transplant centers to find the right one. University of Cincinnati done mine and i'm 7mos removed and have not been back in the hospital since and damn those oreo blizzards taste good!!! LOL. If you are type I and are stage 5 renal take my advice push for a simultanious pancreas kidney transplant!!! or do as I did, I got my fathers kidney and then received my pancreas from an 11yr old angel that will forever be my hero!!

 

PLEASE HELP ME! I JUST WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT WORRY OF BEING THE BEST I CAN BE!

 

I am 26 years of age and i have become a very physical and athletic person after being diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of 14. It has been rough but i remain strong willed and determined! i just know that with the transplant of the kidneys and the pancreas i could be so much better, bigger, faster, stronger! I feel like my diabetes holds back the real person in me!!!! Mentally and physically! I am a professional MMA fighter just looking for some one to help me to get info on how to do a fund raiser so i can get the insulin pump or even a transplant if possible!?

 

"I have had Type 2 Diabetes since i was 3years Old.. and i am now 18.. i would really love to have a Transplant so i won't be diabetic anymore, & I can then be free from injections and bloodtests..." :) xx

 

"is there any cure for type 2 diabetes?.. If there is a cure then which transplant can i do?"

 

ON MY POINT OF VIEW I THINK THAT YOU PEOPLE WERE BEST DOCTORS IN THE WORLD BUT NOW YOU HAVE A VERY STRONG AND THOUTHFULL JOB TO FIND A TREATMENT FOR TYPE 1 DIEBETES PATIENTS BEAUSE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLES IN THE WORLD WHICH HAVING THIS DEADLY DISEASE BUT THEY CANNOT AFFORT THE TREATMENT COST'S BEAUSE ITS TOO EXPENSIVE SO ON THIS REASON THEY ARE COMPELL TO LIVE THEIR LIFE WITH THIS DEADLY DISEASE AND MYSELF IAM ALSO A DIEBETIC TYPE 1 PATIENT AND IAM 20 YEARS OLD STUDING IN FIRST YEAR BSC VISION SCIENCES AND I WANTS TO LIVE MY LIFE AS A OTHER PEOPLES LIVING NORMALLY BUT I CANNOT AFFORT THE EXPENCES OF THIS TREATMENT SO YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT ME AND SOME OTHER PATIENTS LIKE ME! THANKS ALOT AND HAVE A GOOD DAY

 

I have above disease about two years now. I'm an Indian male 34 years, my sugar levels are like 12,13 but I feel normal. I'm now taking Medformin 500g but I want to stop the medication and go daily to the gym to try and cut down the sugar levels because the medication makes me tired,sleepy,moody which I don't feel when not taken.I heard gyming drops the sugar levels down by 58%? I was reading your acticle now and was just thinking if it is good for me to have the transplant done? Could tell me what type I have ?

 

Your site is aweosme! My mum died od Diabetes 2 and your site really helped me understand what was happening

 

Hi, my son has had diabetes since he was 3 yrs. old, he is now 23. Although he gives himself insulin everyday, he gets very upset aboat the whole thing. He has been missing alot of doctors appointments and Im getting nervous. He is always wishing someone would find a cure and I absolutely feel the same. I am tired hearing aboat new glucose monitors and medications. I understand it may ease some sting pain but that is all. I believe it is all aboat companies making money from people suffering with diabetes. A CURE FOR DIABETES IS WAY DUE. Spend more time finding a cure rather than making another glucose meter.

 

I'd pay a million dollars for this operation. I'm tired of taking insulin. I've been diabetic for 23 (since I was 5) and I'm done with it! Where do I sign up for this operation?

 

I just realized if I were to get some type of help I didn't leave any contact info: New Orleans, La - N.O.P.D./ C.E. & P.

 

I decided to look into this ounce I read something about a cure for a tazmanian devil who appearently has some type of cancer. It made me think about my situation being a type 1 diabetic since 10/93. I hadn't been hearing much about this guy who had a pancreas transplant a few years ago. but i figured it would be in humane if they could keep this tazmanian devil alive and human beings are falling at the hand of diabetes at a great extent. I, need help, doctors a stunned at my health considering I don't follow the diet 100%, I figured if my body is still doing so well then maybe there is a chance for me. I was brought to this sight for a reason. He has great things planned for me, and my heealth living with diabetes is the proof. SMC