Islet Transplantation is for people suffering from type 1 diabetes.

Immunosuppressive or anti-rejection drugs are needed to keep the transplanted islets functioning. Long-term effects these drugs may be very harmful.

However, transplanting islet cells has several advantages over transplanting a pancreas. First, unlike the pancreas transplant, an islet transplant is a minor surgical procedure, is less expensive, and is probably safer.

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Lavanay Bhadwal
Pilates Yoga Masaje | Diabetes Atkins Diet