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Robin Arzón, athlete and T1D advocate, shares her journey

Robin Arzón is passionate about helping others be their own health champion. When Robin was diagnosed with autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D), it was too late for TZIELD to be an option. She decided to share her story with the hope that it will inspire others to take action.

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Robin TZIELD Anthem – Be Your Own Hero

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There are moments in your life when the decision to take a stand and advocate for yourself and have a larger impact than you ever could have imagined.

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Heroic moments when you chose to be proactive, not reactive.

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When you chose to be courageous and strong when it comes to your risk of developing type 1 diabetes, It's the moment you decide to screen and discuss the results with your doctor.

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Because it all starts with screening, if you find out about type 1 diabetes at the right time, you have the power to put time on your side by taking TZIELD, a disease modifying treatment indicated to delay the onset of insulin dependence.

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For people eight years and older who have stage 2 type 1 diabetes, this may mean delaying the need for daily insulin shots.

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Writing your own story, being your own hero as you build out a care team and plan together, learn the insurance and outs of the disease, and connect with the patient community.

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And when you look back, you'll realize this was the moment that made all the difference.

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This was when you took a stand, made a plan with your doctor, and advocated for yourself.

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This was when you realized I can be my own hero.

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TZIELD may cause serious side effects, including cytokine release syndrome and a decrease in your white blood cells, which can affect your body's ability to fight infections.

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Tell your doctor right away if you develop fever, nausea, tiredness, headache, rash, or muscle and joint pain or are planning any vaccines, as TZIELD may affect how well they were.

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Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver and complete blood counts before and during treatment.

Taking charge of your health starts with T1D screening

When it comes to T1D, the decision to be proactive about screening for T1D autoantibodies can put time on your side. Robin shares why talking to your doctor about screening is a courageous first step toward being your own hero.

Be a champion for your health—ask your doctor about screening

If you find out about T1D at the right time, you may have the power to do something about it. Talk to your doctor about screening for T1D today.

Learn about screening
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Robin TZIELD Minifesto 90

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Last year I celebrated my 10 year diversary.

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That's 10 years of living and thriving with insulin dependent type 1 diabetes.

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Let me be crystal clear, it hasn't slowed me down for a single second.

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If anything, it may be sharper, more relentless, stronger than ever.

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Because when you're training for an ultra marathon, every second counts.

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When you're racing against the clock, you don't waste time.

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You prepare, you plan, you show up.

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That's exactly how I approach my health, because this body is built for the long run.

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That's why I'm talking about TZIELD, a treatment that is indicated to delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes for people eight years and older who have Stage 2 Type 1 diabetes.

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I won't lie to you.

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The day I was diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes, I hit the wall that every runner knows about.

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The inevitable doubt wall.

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The can I push myself more wall The how is this even possible wall.

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I was 33, the healthiest I've ever been, with zero family history.

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But there it was, the diagnosis, staring me down like a hill I didn't want to climb.

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I remember saying to myself, Robin, this is your story, Own every word of it.

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So I did, and I still do, every single day.

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I can't tell you how many times I've been out there mile after mile, worrying that I may not have calculated my carbs right, wondering if I could make my entire 5 hour training run without needing a mid course correction.

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Back then I would have done anything to put off insulin dependence for even one day.

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TZIELD wasn't available, nor would it have been an option for me when I was diagnosed.

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For people diagnosed with stage 2 type 1 diabetes today, it could be an option for them.

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Delaying insulin dependence will mean something different to you, but whatever it means, it's your story to write.

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Screening is a pivotal first step to understanding whether type 1 diabetes may be a part of your story.

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The earlier you know, the more powerful your next move can be.

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If you are proactive and identify T1D at the right time, you may have more options like TZIELD.

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That's why talking to your doctor about TZIELD matters.

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This.

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This is how you become your own hero.

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Because we don't get to choose every hill life puts in front of us, but you better believe we choose how we climb.

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Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about your health or treatment.

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TZIELD may cause serious side effects, including cytokine release syndrome and a decrease in your white blood cells, which can affect your body's ability to fight infections.

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Tell your doctor right away if you develop fever, nausea, tiredness, headache, rash, or muscle and joint pain, or are planning any vaccines, as TZIELD may affect how well they were.

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Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver and complete blood counts before and during treatment.

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You know your body.

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Make sure you're prepared.

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Ask your doctor about type 1 diabetes screening and visit tzield.com to learn more.

Robin’s T1D story inspires her to speak out about TZIELD

Ten years after her diagnosis, Robin is thriving with insulin-dependent T1D. But she wishes she had a treatment option like TZIELD that could have given her more time before needing daily insulin. Hear what she has to say about how screening and monitoring for T1D can give certain people the opportunity to delay insulin-dependent T1D that she didn’t have.

Downloadable resources

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Doctor Discussion Guide

Need help speaking to your doctor about TZIELD? This useful guide can help start the conversation about treatment.

Download the Discussion Guide
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Patient Brochure

The Patient Brochure is a helpful resource for learning more about TZIELD and how it can help delay the onset of insulin-dependent (Stage 3) T1D.

Download the Patient Brochure

T1D organizations

You’re not alone. There is a world of support available to you in whatever form you need it, from online resources to in-person support groups. Below are a few helpful organizations to start exploring.

American Diabetes Association logo

The American Diabetes Association is a network of more than half a million volunteers, people living with diabetes and their families, and healthcare professionals all united to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

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Breakthrough T1D logo

Breakthrough T1D is the leading global research organization funding type 1 diabetes research.

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Beyond Type 1 logo

Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit organization changing what it means to live with diabetes.

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Taking Control of your Diabetes logo

TCOYD is a nonprofit organization that provides educational live conferences and engaging digital programs for the diabetes community.

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Children with Diabetes logo

Children with Diabetes® provides education and support to families living with T1D through its website and its Friends for Life® conferences.

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Getting Ahead of Type 1 Diabetes logo

Getting Ahead of Type 1 is a collaborative effort focused on early detection and management of T1D through screening.

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Important Safety Information and Approved Use

What is the most important information I should know about TZIELD? TZIELD may cause serious side effects. These include:
  • Cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Signs and symptoms may start during the first 5 days of TZIELD treatment and could include fever, nausea, feeling tired (fatigue), headache, muscle and joint pain, or increased liver enzymes in your blood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs and symptoms of CRS during treatment with TZIELD
  • Decrease in white blood cells. TZIELD may cause a decrease in a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. A decrease in white blood cells is a serious, but common side effect that can affect your body’s ability to fight infections. A decrease in white blood cell counts can happen after your first dose. Your white blood cell counts will start to go back to normal after your fifth dose of TZIELD. Some people may develop longer and more severe decreases in lymphocytes

Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver and your complete blood counts before you start treatment and during treatment with TZIELD. During and after your treatment with TZIELD, your healthcare provider will check for serious side effects, as well as other side effects, and treat you as needed. Your healthcare provider may temporarily or completely stop your treatment with TZIELD, if you develop liver problems, have a serious infection, or if your blood counts stay too low.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving TZIELD? Before or after receiving TZIELD, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
  • have a serious infection or an infection that does not go away or keeps coming back
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). TZIELD may affect how well a vaccine works. Tell your doctor that you are receiving TZIELD before receiving a vaccine
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. TZIELD may harm your unborn baby. Do not receive TZIELD during pregnancy and at least 30 days before a planned pregnancy
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TZIELD passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive TZIELD

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are the possible side effects of TZIELD? The most common side effects of TZIELD include:
  • rash
  • leukopenia (decrease in white blood cell counts)
  • headache

These are not all of the possible side effects of TZIELD. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information, and tell them about any side effects you notice. You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Medication Guide and Prescribing Information.

What is TZIELD?

TZIELD is a prescription medicine used to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes, which is when your body can’t make enough insulin on its own and may require insulin injections. TZIELD is for adults and children 8 years of age and older who have Stage 2 type 1 diabetes. This means that they have tested positive for 2 or more type 1 diabetes-related autoantibodies, have abnormal blood sugar levels, and do not have type 2 diabetes.

It is not known if TZIELD is safe and effective in children under 8 years of age.

Important Safety Information and Approved Use

What is the most important information I should know about TZIELD? TZIELD may cause serious side effects. These include:
  • Cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Signs and symptoms may start during the first 5 days of TZIELD treatment and could include fever, nausea, feeling tired (fatigue), headache, muscle and joint pain, or increased liver enzymes in your blood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs and symptoms of CRS during treatment with TZIELD
  • Decrease in white blood cells. TZIELD may cause a decrease in a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. A decrease in white blood cells is a serious, but common side effect that can affect your body’s ability to fight infections. A decrease in white blood cell counts can happen after your first dose. Your white blood cell counts will start to go back to normal after your fifth dose of TZIELD. Some people may develop longer and more severe decreases in lymphocytes

Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver and your complete blood counts before you start treatment and during treatment with TZIELD. During and after your treatment with TZIELD, your healthcare provider will check for serious side effects, as well as other side effects, and treat you as needed. Your healthcare provider may temporarily or completely stop your treatment with TZIELD, if you develop liver problems, have a serious infection, or if your blood counts stay too low.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving TZIELD? Before or after receiving TZIELD, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
  • have a serious infection or an infection that does not go away or keeps coming back
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). TZIELD may affect how well a vaccine works. Tell your doctor that you are receiving TZIELD before receiving a vaccine
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. TZIELD may harm your unborn baby. Do not receive TZIELD during pregnancy and at least 30 days before a planned pregnancy
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TZIELD passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive TZIELD

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are the possible side effects of TZIELD? The most common side effects of TZIELD include:
  • rash
  • leukopenia (decrease in white blood cell counts)
  • headache

These are not all of the possible side effects of TZIELD. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information, and tell them about any side effects you notice. You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Medication Guide and Prescribing Information.

What is TZIELD?

TZIELD is a prescription medicine used to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes, which is when your body can’t make enough insulin on its own and may require insulin injections. TZIELD is for adults and children 8 years of age and older who have Stage 2 type 1 diabetes. This means that they have tested positive for 2 or more type 1 diabetes-related autoantibodies, have abnormal blood sugar levels, and do not have type 2 diabetes.

It is not known if TZIELD is safe and effective in children under 8 years of age.