If you have diabetes and need a new liver, considering a transplant from a living donor can be beneficial. You won't have to wait as long compared to waiting for a deceased donor liver, which can help you avoid complications from liver disease. Most living donors are family members or close friends, but sometimes even strangers can be donors. Donors are usually healthy individuals aged 18 to 55. The donor must initiate the process by contacting a transplant center. An independent transplant team will evaluate the donor's suitability through various tests and interviews. The entire process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. During this time, your health condition may change, or a deceased-donor liver may become available. It's advisable to have more than one potential donor. You will remain on the deceased-donor waitlist until you receive a transplant. If approved, you can look forward to a successful surgery and recovery.