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Diabetes Linked to Higher Mortality After Organ Transplants, Study Finds

Diabetes Linked to Higher Mortality After Organ Transplants, Study Finds

An analysis presented at ENDO 2026 reports that organ transplant recipients who have or develop diabetes face a substantially higher risk of death than those without diabetes. The findings underscore the importance of diabetes screening and management in solid-organ transplant care.

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Diabetes substantially increases mortality risk for organ transplant recipients