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Transplants

I understand one of the biggest obstacles of islet cell transplantation is the need for life long immunosuppression. Where does research stand in terms of encapsulated islet cell transplant? I have read on multiple articles of MEDLine that show promising research with animal models. Is human testing a possibility in the near future?

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My five year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which the doctors believe resulted from complications of an infection. He is considered unusual because his pancreas continues to make a limited amount of insulin and he has no antibodies. Does that make him a good candidate for islet replacement therapy?

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What is the reality of all people who have type 1 diabetes being cured with islet cell transplantation? Everyone may not be able to afford it. Where will all the transplanted cells come from? Do they come from a deceased patient’s organ donation going to a live person on a long waiting list?

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I am being considered for the Edmonton protocol. They have told me I can never have children. Are new anti-rejection drugs being developed that target just part of the immune system? Do you think I will ever be able to come off these drugs if a better treatment arises?

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I have just been diagnosed with diabetes, and I heard about the pancreas transplant. Does this work? If so, how does one get it? What is the latest on any cure for the disease? Is there hope?

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My son was born with nesidioblastosis and had surgery to remove 95% of his pancreas. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with diabetes. We have always had trouble controlling his blood sugars. This summer he was put on the insulin pump. The first several months he responded perfectly then his high blood sugars returned. Our doctor told us he is a perfect candidate for a transplant. Do you have any information?

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My friend’s six year old daughter has had type1 diabetes for the past four years, and I remember reading in some medical journal about recent advances in the surgery by which insulin generating glands can be transplanted especially in the young children. Will you please throw some light on it and send me details if it’s true?

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My son, who is 25, has had type 1 diabetes since age nine. Our primary care physician spoke of the research program yesterday. At this time my husband’s mother is very close to expiring. Could she be a cell donor for him?

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A girl who has had diabetes since age nine has recently had a pancreatic islet cell transplant from a living donor. She does not require immunosuppression drugs, and the physician stated he had a new therapy.

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My brother-in-law has diabetes. He has heard of a shot available only in Canada for the treatment of diabetes. Can you give us more information?

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