This module considers the various options available for restoring normal glucose regulation by replacing insulin-producing cells through transplantation – whether through islets or whole pancreas transplantation.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Explain the practice of islet transplantation, simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation and pancreas transplantation alone
✓ Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages of the different types of islet and pancreas transplantation for people with type 1 diabetes
✓ Examine the impact of the different types of islet and pancreas transplantation on the course of diabetes, including glycaemic control, complications, long-term survival and quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.