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Teen Makes History with Groundbreaking Diabetes Treatment | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 15-year-old from Louisiana, Kade Cripps, is making history as the first person in his state—and only the fourth globally—to receive a groundbreaking new treatment for stage three type one diabetes. Approved by the FDA in June 2026, the drug Tzield aims to slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells, offering hope to halt disease progression. At $14,000 per round, Kade is halfway through his intensive 12-14 day infusion treatment, which must begin within eight weeks of diagnosis to be effective. His family describes the diagnosis as overwhelming, a 24/7 responsibility, but Kade remains…
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