Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation for Diabetes
Topic Overview
If you have pancreatic islet cell surgery because of
type 1 diabetes, a surgeon will insert a small group
of working pancreas cells (islet cells) from two or more donors through the
portal vein in your liver. After surgery, these cells slowly begin producing
insulin. When the cells produce enough insulin to stabilize your blood sugar,
you may no longer need insulin injections.
Although this surgery is more promising as a cure for type 1 diabetes
than pancreas transplant surgery, it is still experimental at this
time. The American Diabetes Association recommends this procedure be done only as part of a research study.1 Because the surgery is less complicated than
organ transplantation, usually fewer complications occur. But you must
still take medicine to prevent rejection.
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
International
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| 120 Wall Street |
| New York, NY 10005-4001 |
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1-800-533-CURE (1-800-533-2873) |
| Fax: |
(212) 785-9595 |
| Email: |
info@jdrf.org |
| Web Address: |
http://www.jdrf.org |
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. The organization funds research on type 1 diabetes, including research on prevention and treatment. This
organization publishes a wide variety of booklets, magazines, and e-newsletters on complications and
treatments of type 1 diabetes.
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
(NDIC)
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| 1 Information Way |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 |
| Phone: |
1-800-860-8747 |
| Fax: |
(703) 738-4929 |
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1-866-569-1162 toll-free |
| Email: |
ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: |
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
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This clearinghouse provides information about research
and clinical trials supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This
service is provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Disease (NIDDK), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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References
Citations
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American Diabetes Association (2006). Pancreas and islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes. Position statement. Diabetes Care, 29(4): 935.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology |
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Last Revised
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November 2, 2010 |
Last Revised:
November 2, 2010
American Diabetes Association (2006). Pancreas and islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes. Position statement. Diabetes Care, 29(4): 935.
