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 failure
• The emotional toll of needing a kidney transplant
• How Kristen researched and decided on a kidney and pancreas transplant
• The transplant process: Waiting for a donor and the realities of the surgery
• The challenges of recovery and life after receiving a new kidney and pancreas
• How self-advocacy played a crucial role in Kristen’s journey
• The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care and transplant management
• Insights into life after diabetes and the impact of the transplant on Kristen’s health

American Diabetes Association (ADA): diabetes.org
National Kidney Foundation: kidney.org
Mayo Clinic Transplant Services: mayoclinic.org

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