Diabetes Nerd
Seriously? Another diabetes podcast? Yup. I couldn't help myself: I love talking about real life with type 1 and type 2 diabetes with friends, strangers, colleagues, and clinicians. Why not record these chats and share them with you?
No Scripts. Very little planning. Definitely zero editing.
This podcast is simply a real conversation about life with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Ginger Vieira has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1999. She is an author, advocate, journalist, content creator, and diabetes content marketing specialist. Over the years, she's published many books, including Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout, Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, and more!
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Using Pig Cells to Cure Type 1 Diabetes Without Immunosuppression
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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with special guest Michael Revland, who took part in a groundbreaking pig islet cell transplant trial, OPF-310. Conducted at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System in Chicago, the trial tested pig islets transplanted into a protective encapsulation device. These islet cells may offer an unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells.
During our chat, we explored Michael’s experiences in the initial months, his participation in the trial, his current insulin needs, and his hopes for the future of people with T1D. Plus, you'll never believe it, but he's NOT on immunosuppressants after participating in this trial! Learn how and why when you watch.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
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