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Sumi
Member Username: Sumi123
Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2014
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 01:30 pm: |
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I know this forum is for people who have undergone transplant and is not meant for donors. I am here for advice and really hope that someone can help me. I live in India. I am 37 yrs old, have kids. I had gestational diabetes and am prediabetic right now. My HbA1c is 6.0, Fasting blood sugar is 110 and after meal is 155. I also have PCOS. I would like to donate my kidney to my younger sibling. The tx center here do not have any issues of accepting donor with prediabetes. Can anyone please advice what complication I may have in future? I researched on the internet but did not find my information regarding prediabetes and donation. |
Admin
Board Administrator Username: Admin
Post Number: 127 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 01:48 pm: |
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Hi Sumi Welcome I am sorry but I do not have any advice to give you. I feel for you and hope you find a solution to your question. You could potentially have trouble with your kidneys in the future if you become diabetic. You can halt your pre diabetes for your future with diet and exercise. It does take commitment. Best wishes |
Cora
Member Username: Cora
Post Number: 546 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 02:10 pm: |
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I am not a doctor, but I do know a lot about diabetes and kidney complications (many decades of diabetes led to my kidney failure). Many centers do not allow pre-diabetics to donate, but if you center has not problems, then here is what I suspect may (big MAY) happen. Diabetes, either uncontrolled or long term or simply due to genetics) can cause kidney damage. In many cases, it takes a long time for the damage to run it's course. If (again, big IF) you do develop kidney problems, your progression will probably be faster due to the fact that you only have the one kidney, rather than the 2, to compensate for the damage. But only having the one kidney most likely will not cause kidney problems. So basically, by donating, you would be running the risk of if/when you have kidney issues, it will strike you more severely and more quickly than a "normal" person with 2 kidneys. But the donation should not affect whether or not you have issues down the road. That will be more due to glucose control.
Dx with T1 in 1966 Kidney tx in Minneapolis 2002 Pancreas tx in 2008 |
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Hostess Risé
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 18023 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 02:41 pm: |
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Thank you Cora
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Rita
Forum Leader Username: Rita
Post Number: 946 Registered: 06-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 06:15 pm: |
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How wonderful that you want to be a donor. I can tell you that they are very careful about who they allow to donate. They take you health very seriously. If you have any questions you should ask the transplant team about your future and your health. Call them. Cora's answer is great, but in addition you should call the team. It is only natural you have questions about your future health.
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Sumi
Member Username: Sumi123
Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2014
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 07:31 pm: |
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Cora - Thank you so much. That's what my physician told me. According to him, he is hesitant in saying yes. Rita - The rules in India on kidney donation is very strict. Only family members can donate. There is no one but me. Parents are old and cannot be considered as donors. The transplant team understands this and they have no issues of accepting me as a donor if there is no one else available. I am hating myself for this medical condition but I think I should volunteer myself. Else I will never be able to forgive myself. Thank you for providing a platform to vent. |
Hostess Risé
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 18024 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 07:44 pm: |
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For some reason I posted when I was logged on as admin. Sumi- I am glad that you like our forum. I wish you well.
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