This episode examines pancreas transplantation, often performed alongside kidney transplantation, as a strategy to restore metabolic control in complex diabetes. Listeners are guided through indications, surgical approaches, and the balance of benefit against immunosuppression risk.

The discussion highlights patient selection, graft monitoring, and the long-term impact on quality of life rather than survival alone. The episode also contrasts transplantation with advancing medical therapies.

This chapter frames pancreas transplantation as targeted and selective — aimed at reducing disease burden rather than replacing life outright.

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