Who Is a Candidate for Pancreas Transplant?
A team of specially trained staff evaluates a person to determine whether he or she is a good candidate for a pancreas transplant. Only people with severe diabetes, usually type I or juvenile-onset diabetes, are considered. If the person is considered a suitable pancreas transplant candidate, he or she will be placed on a waiting list. The evaluating team considers many factors in deciding whether a person should be placed on the waiting list for a transplant. The person’s general health and suitability for major surgery are taken into account.
