Pancreas transplantation in type 1 diabetes: Hope vs reality

Authors
Mayes, JT Dennis, VW Hoogwerf, BJ
Citation
Jt. Mayes et al., Pancreas transplantation in type 1 diabetes: Hope vs reality, CLEV CLIN J, 67(4), 2000, pp. 281-286
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
281 - 286
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(200004)67:4<281:PTIT1D>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Pancreas transplantation can improve quality of life for patients with type 1 diabetes by eliminating hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic episodes, the nee d for insulin injections, frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, and dietary restrictions. Increasing evidence suggests that it may slow th e progression of long-term diabetic complications. On the other hand, patie nts risk the adverse effects of lifelong immunosuppression.