4 Responses

1. Neild5

   February 24th, 2009 at 1:03 am

   As diabetes is controllable even if you are diagnosed later in life you can still live a long healthy life so it is worth talking to your fathers doctor and offer to be tested as a possible donor.
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2. jellybean

   February 24th, 2009 at 1:09 am

   talk with your own doctor about your health and the risks. Do this before you get tested.good luck
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3. Mahl

   February 24th, 2009 at 1:59 am

   If you see that your dad isn't in control of his diabetes then I doubt you will do the same as he did. You learn from other peoples mistakes. Just take care of your body and maybe you will be lucky enough not to worry about getting diabetes. I do not see why you wouldn't be allowed to donate a kidney, talk to the doctors about it.
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4. Will, CA

   February 24th, 2009 at 2:47 am

   I am a type one diabetic and hereare my feelings on the subject:

   The problem with organ donation for Diabetics is that the organs are usually saturated with insulin. However, if you do not the symptoms of diabetes you can donate even if you develop symptoms later in life. Kidneys are not related to the onset of diabetes but are the target of negative effects. If you feel however that you might develop it later, it might be better to wait and see if your fathers doctors can find another match as you may need one yourself should you develop it.

   As always consult your Physician but you should have little to no problems if you have already been ruled as a match.
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