PATIENT STORIES
Allyson
Diagnosed with T1D in 2002, Lifelong advocate for T1D treatments.
With 24 years of life with type 1 diabetes, Allyson offers a unique perspective as a person living with T1D, a mother to two sons with the condition, and an islet transplant recipient. Since her third transplant, she has celebrated over 15 years of insulin independence. A professional engineer with a long career in energy, Allyson is passionate about sharing her story to offer hope and support to others exploring advanced diabetes therapies.
Below is her journey.
1. Living with T1D
"When you live with type 1 diabetes, it is always non-stop. There's no breaks from it."
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2. Considering ITx
"[Getting off insulin] wasn't the end goal. It was actually... having stable blood sugars, preventing the swings of highs and lows, the constant lows."
Running Time 2:22
3. The ITx Procedure
"So I really considered the quality of life I wanted to have and the time with my family, that really being at the forefront."
Running Time 1:48
4. Recovery & Results
"If I had to start taking insulin tomorrow, I would not consider my islet cell transplant a failure. I [have] had 14 years. It's such a massive success."
Running Time 4:01
5. Sum it Up in One Word
“Freedom”
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