Guide To Treating Diabetic Nephropathy

Transplant

When the kidneys have failed, some patients decide they would like to have a transplant done. When a transplant is decided on, the patient will need to be thoroughly examined to see if they are eligible. If they are determined to be eligible for a new kidney, individuals can either seek a living donor or asked to be placed on a waiting list. It is common for close blood relatives to be tested to see if they are compatible and can donate a kidney. There are regional waiting lists as well as a national one for individuals who cannot or do not want to find a living donor. How long an individual may have to wait on the list can vary, but a wait of two or more years is not uncommon. When a non-living kidney donor becomes available, a list is generated of all the individuals on waiting lists that may be a good match.