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What proportion of patients does not require insulin after islet transplantation?

April 26, 2017insulin islet Patients proportion require transplantation

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What proportion of patients does not require insulin after islet transplantation?

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1/3 of patients are off insulin. Average duration is 2.5 – 3 years but can be up to 11 years. More than 75% have evidence of a functioning transplant beyond 5 years leading to stable glucose values and no hypoglycemia.