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Pancreas Transplant
For people who are struggling with type 1 diabetes, one possible solution for them is pancreas transplant. The pancreas is a small organ located behind the stomach, it is connected to the duodenum and on the right side of the abdomen. This is not an option for those who have type 2 diabetes because, type 1 is when the body doesn't create enough insulin whereas type 2 is when the body isn't using the insulin properly. With pancreas transplants, the old pancreas is not removed from the body. It is still making digestive enzymes that help your body break down protein, fat and sugar even though it isn't producing enough insulin. |