Diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
Non–insulin
dependent dm (NIDDM)
Diabetes can also be a side effect of some of your new
anti-rejection medications. Everyone's blood sugars are different and
sometimes unpredictable. This is especially true for people with heart
failure. The disease progression and medications used to treat the
disease can cause blood sugars to run higher or lower than usual.
Some people who did not have diabetes before their transplant may
find that they now have high blood sugars. For those with diabetes
before transplant, the condition may be harder to manage. The
medications that are taken to prevent rejection may cause blood sugars
to go up.
We understand that diabetes affects each person differently. Because
of this, we help create treatment programs for the special needs of
each person. Individuals (pre- and post- transplant) and their
families are welcome to contact the Transplant
Diabetes Program and utilize the classes and programs provided.
Learn more about diabetes.
