My Pancreatic Islet Transplant at City of Hope

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I’ve been a Type-1 Diabetic for over 40 years.   But I haven’t required any insulin since 2016 when I received a Pancreatic Islet Transplant in a City of Hope Clinical Trial.  This is the story of my personal miracle and how it changed my life.

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City of Hope Fundraising Letter

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City of Hope Fundraising Letter featuring the success they have had with the Pancreatic Islet Transplant Clinical trial and my particular results:

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Video – Briskin Center for Clinical Research

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I was very happy to be a small part of this video for the Judy & Bernard Briskin Center for Clinical Research at City of Hope.

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News and Breakthroughs – My City of Hope Transplant

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Feeling very privileged to find my story on City of Hope’s website about Type-1 Diabetes under News and Breakthroughs as they work to find a cure.

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Type-1 Diabetes – City of Hope – My Personal 3-Year Miracle

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This is a presentation I recently made at a City of Hope event summarizing my 3 years in a Clinical Trial for Type-1 Diabetes.  It’s my personal 3-year miracle.

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2 1/2 Years: No Insulin + Immunosuppression – The Yin Yang Of An Islet Transplant

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After 2 1/2 years, I am still living a dream I never thought possible. The most frequent questions I am asked about my pancreatic islet transplant are about how my life has changed and what about immunosuppression? Here are some answers and a little perspective.

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September 2017 Blood Sugar Numbers – Still Wow

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My September 2017 blood sugar numbers remain quite amazing. For Type-1 Diabetics, and our friends and family, it shows what is possible for all of us.

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9 Months Post Transplant – No Insulin – No Complications – Lots of Gratitude

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9 months post transplant, I’m still living totally without insulin or complications.  This is a quick update on my status, as I am filled with gratitude and thanks to so many.

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Interview with an Islet Transplant Recipient | DiabetesMine – Healthline

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Guest interview with Roger, conducted by Joanne Milo in California, an active advocate in the Diabetes Online Community (DOC).

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Six Months After My Islet Transplant – Each Day Is a Gift

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Six months after my pancreatic islet transplant, I’m living totally without insulin. After 35 years with Type-1 Diabetes, each day is a breathtaking gift.

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