For many people facing renal (kidney) failure, a kidney transplant can eliminate the need for dialysis treatment, and ultimately can return the patient to a normal lifestyle.

A combination kidney-pancreas transplant it performed on patients with Type I Diabetes Mellitus who are experiencing severe complications, including kidney failure. Since dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain the patient's life, a kidney-pancreas transplant with the hope of curing diabetes is a welcome opportunity for the right patient.

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