Delaying Type 1 Diabetes with Groundbreaking Therapy Tzield Ft. Special Guest Sierra Werling | TCOYD

Sierra's story is remarkable - from battling bone cancer to navigating gestational diabetes during two pregnancies, she shares her journey of discovering she was in Stage 2 Type 1 diabetes and how the Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) therapy is helping her delay entire insulin dependence. It sounds like saying NO to Type 1 diabetes is finally possible? In this groundbreaking episode, we interview Sierra, the first patient to receive revolutionary Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) therapy. Learn how this FDA-approved treatment can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes by approximately 3 years or more for those at risk. ✅ What you'll learn: 1. What is Tzield, and how does it work to delay type 1 diabetes? 2. Sierra’s journey: From early screening to Tzield infusion 3. Understanding the stages of type 1 diabetes, where does Tzield fit in? 4. How delaying type 1 diabetes impacts long-term health and quality of life 5. The emotional and practical benefits of early T1D intervention 6. Why screening for type 1 diabetes is critical, even without a family history 7. Sierra’s personal insights, what she learned from the process, and what she wants others to know 8. What’s next for Tzield and other potential disease-modifying therapies? Screen your first-degree relatives for type 1 diabetes to delay the onset of diabetes: https://www.screenfortype1.com/ Both Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus are endocrinologists who have lived with type 1 diabetes since age 15. They bring you trustworthy diabetes information that is educational and entertaining! ✨ Subscribe for must-know updates, advocacy news, and technology breakthroughs that empower people with diabetes to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Let's stay informed and take control together! We've got tons of other great resources on how to live a long and healthy life with diabetes: Website: https://tcoyd.org Blog: https://tcoyd.org/blog/ Podcast: https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm Instagram:   / tcoyd   Facebook:   / tcoyd   Stay connected! Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter here: https://tcoyd.org/newsletter-subscribe/ Please consider helping TCOYD continue to improve the lives of those living with diabetes by supporting our educational programs: https://tcoyd.org/donate #type1prevention #type1diabetes #tzield #diabetesbreakthrough