Islet Cell Transplantation

The University of Illinois at Chicago is offering islet cell transplants for patients with type 1 diabetes.

Eligibility

If you are interested, please complete this short form to see if you are eligible. We will contact you if you are a candidate.

First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Are you age 18 to 65 years old?*
Have you had type I diabetes (insulin-dependent) for more than five years?*
Are you on any medications beside insulin for your diabetes?*
If Yes: Please specify the medications used.
Each month, approximately how many episodes of blood sugar below 55 mg/dL do you experience?*
In the last 3 years, have you needed help from someone else to treat low blood sugar?*
If Yes: How many times in the last 3 years?
Of those episodes of low blood sugar, how often do you have symptoms?*
Do you currently smoke cigarettes?*
If Yes: For how many years? How many cigarettes a day?
Have you had any previous transplants?*
If Yes: Please specify the transplant.

For more information, please contact us.

UIC Islet Cell Transplant
1740 W. Taylor St, Suite C200
Chicago, IL 60612
E-mail: islets@chicagodiabetesproject.org

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