I volunteered for a post pancreas transplant research project measuring the effectiveness of the transplant. The project is not over yet. It checks mainly activity and blood sugars by several avenues over a period of time in intervals. I wanted to join this research for several reasons: (1) pancreas transplants are still so rare that many people still believe they are not done; (2) results of pancreas transplants are still unpredictable, with some people having completely reliable function and many still requiring frequent glucose testing and injections; (3) my road has not been smooth and I believe my experiences have a great deal to offer to researchers for future transplant patients; (4) the research is neither invasive nor difficult; and (5) expenses are paid. I have already learned that I do not have the BRCA gene and feel some relief from that knowledge. I am open to questions. Thank you for this opportunity to share.