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'... no pump, finally could wear my dress without  trying to hide that bulky device..."  :)

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Judy received first islet transplants   4 years ago. Since then has enjoyed  improved glucose control and got married,

 

She also required 2 more  islet infusions, spent some time off insulin, has good glucose control (A1c 4.8) now requiring 10u of insulin a day.    

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I was born with T1DM but wasn't diagnosed until my first birthday, when I almost died. My Mom went to my room...and found me blue and my bed mattress soaking wet.....

....From the time I could talk, I started praying for a cure....

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.... After stopping my insulin and disconnecting my pump I was so happy...Even more when I  realize that I could finally wear a tight dress :). 

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.....Considering that it is a clinical trial, I have had few setbacks, but I still closer to being free of diabetes than before and most of islet are still working....

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....I wholeheartedly thank everyone involved with the study and who have played or will play a part in my transplants. I am ready for my next one.  

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