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Enhanced Lifestyle with Pancreatic Islet Transplantation in Type 1 Diabetic

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Many studies and research work have exhibited that post-transplantation of insulin-producing pancreatic islets the essence of life in patients with Type 1 diabetes has improved significantly. This has been a valuable contribution for patients who have severe hypoglycemia which is a potentially fatal low blood glucose level condition. But before we proceed further everyone should have a clear understanding of islets cells and its contribution. The greatest improvements were seen in the diabetes-related quality of life. Islet beneficiaries announced better overall health status after transplantation, notwithstanding the necessity for permanent treatment with immune-suppressing drugs to prevent transplant rejection. What are Islets? The pancreas is an organ that makes hormones to help your body break down and use food. They also contain pancreatic islets which is a group of cells in the pancreas depicted as islets of Langerhans. The pancreas is a secretory organ in the upper ab...