What is islet cell transplant?
Islet cells are cells found in the pancreas, these cells help with the production of insulin. Transplantation of the cells is done (experimentally) for type 1 diabetics in hopes of helping the body to create insulin.
How do members experience islet cell transplant?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with islet cell transplant*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for islet cell transplant*
Who has islet cell transplant on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 1 |