PATIENTS
PATIENT STORIES
Tawana
For the last 20 years Tawana suffered from severe lows especially at night, so she practically did not sleep, checking her BG every hour. Her brothers needed to check on her constantly.
Now, she is off insulin with A1c 5.5
Congratulations Tawana!
“ Tawana is our new patient. For over the last 20 years, she suffered from severe lows, especially at night. She practically could not sleep checking her BG every hour.
Her family members received alarms day and night about her sudden lows with her shared CGM. She was found frequently unconscious in different places, last occurrence was alone in the elevator. After the death of her mother, her brother Layton took over her watch; checking on her and responding to accidents due to severe lows.
Now, she is off insulin with A1C 5.5 after her first islet transplant. Tawana and the entire family can finally rest and sleep through the night.
Brittle diabetes did not stop Tawana from helping others. Although unable to finish nursing school, she graduated from college with a major in Psychology. She has been working all her life as a social worker helping patients in nursing homes.
Congratulations Tawana! All the best.
Tawana with her brothers Clifford and Layton as well as her daughter Ashley.
Taryn
Taryn has been a dedicated participant in our study for an extended period and has displayed unwavering commitment throughout. Thanks to the islet transplant, she has successfully eliminated the need for insulin entirely.
On the New Year's Eve of 2024, she attended the Seahawks game confidently, leaving her pump at home.
Taryn's journey has reached a milestone where she no longer requires insulin.
This is a remarkable achievement, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Taryn!
“ Taryn, we can write here whatever you would like to share about you and your life.
Taryn, busy the mother of 3 came to us from Seattle looking for her chance for insulin free life. Her road was curved and bumpy but she was not discouraged but she finally made it. She has been insulin free for last 6 months with HbA1c of 5.4%. Her peak blood glucose after mix meal did not cross 116mg/ml when tested today. Now, she can do what she loves the most, travel around worry free without her second backpack full of diabetic supplies, high glucose snacks and drinks.
Importantly, she met new close friends who has shared her journey with islet transplant. You can see her visiting Spain with Hannah in our previous post.
Welcome Taryn is diabetes free family!