Pancreas Transplants in Memphis, Tennessee The goal in the
diabetes management is to provide insulin therapy in a way that
mimics the natural pancreas. The closest therapy available at
this time is a pancreas transplant. Several approaches to
pancreatic transplantation are currently being studied,
including the whole pancreas and isolated islet cells (these
cells are responsible for insulin production). When successful,
a pancreas transplant cures diabetes - blood sugar levels become
normal because the new pancreas produces insulin. However, as
with most types of solid organ transplantation, complications
may occur. The most common complications are rejection of the
new organ, infection, and adverse effects from the anti-
rejection medications that must be taken indefinitely after
transplantation. The key to minimizing the long-term
complications of diabetes, including blindness, nerve damage,
and kidney damage is good blood sugar control. There are three
types of pancreas transplants: - Simultaneous pancreas