#452 Learning about Teplizumab

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 Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadioRadio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The show is now available as an Alexa skill. My type 1 diabetes parenting blog Arden's Day Listen to the Juicebox Podcast online Read my award winning memoir: Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here. Thank you! Follow Scott on Social Media @ArdensDay @JuiceboxPodcast Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find the show and consider leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thank you! Arden's Day and The Juicebox Podcast are not charitable organizations.