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The UK has begun administering teplizumab, a groundbreaking drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes by targeting the immune system before symptoms appear, representing a shift from managing to potentially preventing the disease through early detection and intervention.
A 15-year-old girl from Columbus, Georgia, is among the first pediatric patients to receive teplizumab (Tzield), a new FDA-approved medication that delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes by 2 to 7 years and may prevent it entirely. Treated at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Ella Velez's case highlights the potential of Tzield to transform diabetes management, offering hope for a normal life without insulin injections. The treatment involves 14 days of infusions and ongoing monitoring, with a new screening strategy set to identify more eligible patients.
A new drug called teplizumab has been developed to treat diabetes, providing patients with more time before needing to use insulin to manage their condition. This drug, available at OU Health, blocks the attack that leads to diabetes progression, potentially delaying the onset of clinical diabetes. Medical experts believe it could be a gateway to finding a cure for diabetes in the future and may lead to the development of even more effective treatments.