When complications like chronic kidney disease and Type 1 diabetes intersect, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman sits down with Kristen Hohmann, a Type 1 diabetic who underwent both kidney and pancreas transplants, to explore her journey of managing diabetes, overcoming kidney failure, and pursuing the life-changing decision to undergo a dual organ transplant. Kristen shares the emotional, physical, and mental challenges she faced along the way, offering valuable insights into the transplant process and the importance of self-advocacy.
Key Topics:
Kristen’s diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and the progression to kidney failureThe emotional toll of needing a kidney transplantHow Kristen researched and decided on a kidney and pancreas transplantThe transplant process: Waiting for a donor and the realities of the surgeryThe challenges of recovery and life after receiving a new kidney and pancreasHow self-advocacy played a crucial role in Kristen’s journeyThe importance of a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care and transplant managementInsights into life after diabetes and the impact of the transplant on Kristen’s health
American Diabetes Association (ADA): www.diabetes.org
National Kidney Foundation: www.kidney.org
Mayo Clinic Transplant Services: www.mayoclinic.org
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