Diabetes linked to higher mortality risk after organ transplantation

CHICAGO — In patients who received an organ transplant, diabetes — whether diagnosed before or after transplantation — was linked to elevated risk for mortality, researchers reported at ENDO 2026. The researchers analyzed data from 803,762 U.S. patients who received a single organ transplant between 1987 and 2021 and were included in the United Network for Organ Sharing or Organ Procurement &