Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

Enlightening conversation with Francisco Leon, MD, PhD, and the CSO and co-founder of ProventionBio, the company potentially bringing Teplizumab to market if approved by FDA. Leon is a aSpanish immunologist and self-described “autoimmunity aficionado” focused on eradicating autoimmune disease through early detection and prevention. He clearly and comprehensively explains how autoimmune diseases are similar, research supporting the unexpected link between coxsackie virus and T1D in studies, and research on Teplizumab which has a BLA under review for approval by FDA for patients at risk of T1D with a PDFUFA goal date of July 2021. Show notes for people who are Bold with Insulin ProventionBio Add your voice to the T1DExchange > Get an FREE Omnipod Demo today  > Gvoke Glucagon the only Pre-Mixed glucagon  > Learn about Touched By Type 1 > CONTOUR NEXT ONE smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app > Find out more about the Dexcom CGM erikaforsyth.com A full list of our sponsors  How to listen, disclaimer and more Apple