Diabetes Related Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplant?

Hi Crank...

I am not certain I understand what you were saying....If a diabetic is in full-blown kidney failure then dialysis is first to save your life.  If you are qualified for a kidney transplant then a perfect match to the donor or cadaver then can be done.  I heard at the time I needed dialysis that the insurance companies would rather pay for a txp than pay for life-long dialysis which costs the insurance comp. more in the long run.  I am on social security due to my age and medicare so was all covered....

I was fortunate to also have a pancreas txp along with the kidney and this was from a cadaver who just died and was the perfect match for me.  Alot of testing goes on for a match of another person.  Now the docs can usually do surgeries that don't match to you but may to someone else who match you better.  It is in the news all the time.

It has been 9 yrs since dble txp so I am very careful not to harm these precious organs.  I was a Type 1.5 diabetic for 20 yrs.  Now I am not a diabetic. 

I hope I have shed some light on this subject for you.  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to write.

My best to you, alese 

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Hello Deactivated or Edward...

I thought I had fully explained myself in my earlier thread....My Medicare health insurance covered everything and not only that continues to follow me even 10 yrs post txp.  I don't know what that website is about you referred me to.  I, personally wouldn't use them.

If you need a kidney txp, you are automatically placed on Medicare and SS.  There was a time limit if you do not have health insurance currently....I think even Medicaid kicks in but not certain on that one.

Identify yourself and if I can answer any questions you have I would certainly try.  

Again good luck to you and if you are having any kidney problems be sure to see a specialist kidney doc or nephrologist.

alese inFL

Diabetes can be the primary cause of kidney failure. People having type 1 or type 2 diabetes have usually faced this condition more than others.  Due to the rise of glucose level in body, kidneys are unable to filter toxins and waste from the blood and it can further cause kidney failure. In this condition, either you go for kidney dialysis or kidney transplant. Dialysis is temporary treatment whereas transplant is a permanent solution for this problem. However, if anyone still has any doubts related to kidney transplant, you can read the expert articles at Justsavelives and understand the pros and cons of this process.

HI Christianne

Thank you for your post.  You are absolutely correct in your comment of transplantation.  I don't know who that person is who posted the thread but I hope he reads your post.

alese