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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.