At the UPMC, we strive to make a positive difference in each person we treat.
During a stressful time full of decisions and next steps, we hope that the success stories of previous patients will help you focus on the impact that a pancreas transplant can have on your quality of life.
Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, Judy Gradisek managed her condition for many years with insulin therapy. At the age of 40, she was told that she would need to go on dialysis soon or receive a kidney transplant. Judy was referred to UPMC’s Kidney Transplant Program where she underwent a simultaneous kidney and pancreas (SPK) transplant.
Katie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 8 years old. After college, Katie booked an appointment with a primary care specialist and received unsettling news. She was diagnosed with stage four kidney failure. In 2023, Katie underwent a rare pancreas-only transplant at UPMC Montefiore, which can offer a potential cure for diabetes.
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