An insulin-dependent diabetic for 19 years, Joanie's life was transformed with a successful pancreas transplant in the summer of 2010. Joanie hasn't had a drop of insulin since her transplant and has been able to resume her life without fear of having episodes of low blood sugar she can't control.
In this longer version of Joanie's story, she shares an anecdote about her transplant surgery and seeing the beauty of her new pancreas.
