<P> A pancreas transplant is occasionally considered for people with type 1 diabetes who have severe complications of their disease, including end stage kidney disease requiring kidney transplantation . </P> <P> Weight loss surgery in those with obesity and type two diabetes is often an effective measure . Many are able to maintain normal blood sugar levels with little or no medications following surgery and long - term mortality is decreased . There is, however, a short - term mortality risk of less than 1% from the surgery . The body mass index cutoffs for when surgery is appropriate are not yet clear . It is recommended that this option be considered in those who are unable to get both their weight and blood sugar under control . </P> <P> In countries using a general practitioner system, such as the United Kingdom, care may take place mainly outside hospitals, with hospital - based specialist care used only in case of complications, difficult blood sugar control, or research projects . In other circumstances, general practitioners and specialists share care in a team approach . Home telehealth support can be an effective management technique . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> no data ≤ 7.5 7.5--15 15--22.5 22.5--30 30--37.5 37.5--45 </Td> <Td> 45--52.5 52.5--60 60--67.5 67.5--75 75--82.5 ≥ 82.5 </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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