Recurrence of T1D in Pancreas Transplantation
The hypothesis is that humoral and cellular islet-specific responses are an early risk factor for recurrence of autoimmunity and hyperglycemia in simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) recipients independent of alloimmunity. This study will test the hypothesis and will assess their individual and combined predictive value.
• Patient has been fully informed and has signed a dated IRB approval informed consent form and is willing to follow study procedures for the extent of the study (24 months). Parent or legal guardian must provide written consent for patients <18 years of age.
• Age 18-75 years.
• Recipient of simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant
• Primary or secondary renal allograft: living or deceased