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Too old for a kidney transplant? Am also diabetic
Transplants | Last Active: Jul 17, 2017 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Rick. Have you considered getting a second opinion from a Kidney Specialist? Some of the info that you present here is worth questioning. First, at 55 years, you are not too old to be considered for a transplant. Sometimes pre-existing conditions can disqualify you; or at the very least make it more difficult. If you have to take care of some pre-existing conditions in order to qualify, I encourage you to do so! Even if that means doing some dialysis. In all honesty, dialysis is not fun, but if it gives you extended life then by all means go for it!! I know of several people who spent time on dialysis and who lived active productive lives up until transplant. I'm sending good thoughts your way, Rosemary (liver and kidney 2009)
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Hi Rosemary: I really appreciate your response. As far as anything that disqualifies me??I am really not sure what to say. Other than being a diabetic. My last A1c was 6.2 and the one before that was 5.2 (almost normal) I try very hard to keep it under control. I am still losing weight with the hope of getting off the meds and supplements altogether. I have been laid up for the last 3weeks due to a knee injury, managed to still lose 5lbs but no exercising has had a detrimental effect on my glucose level, its been way up. Maybe you can give me a few suggestions as to things that might disqualify me, as I am new to this. I appreciate your help. Thank-you. Rick