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Conclusions

• Edmonton: 80% insulin independent at 1 yr; 50% at 3 yrs

• HbA1C normal - similar to whole pancreas transplant

• International trial replicates Edmonton; steep learning curve

• Islet after kidney - works

• Shipment between centers

• Remarkable progress in Minnesota with single donor transplants

• Exciting array of emerging protocols on the horizon (Campath-1H, LEA29Y, FTY720, CD40)

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