# New to this whirlwind: Post-Tzield (PROTECT Trial) strategies – What is the next step for a 9-year-old?

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**Created:** [April 5, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-this-whirlwind-post-tzield-protect-trial-strategies-what-is-the-next-step-for-a-9-year-old/75111 "2026-04-05T20:38:44Z")
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#### Post date: [April 27, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-this-whirlwind-post-tzield-protect-trial-strategies-what-is-the-next-step-for-a-9-year-old/75111/19 "2026-04-27T06:41:17Z")

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I emailed Melissa. 🤞 The chapter’s contact info is [Northern California T1D Resources & Support | Breakthrough T1D](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/norcal/#chapter-home-contact-us)

On the tummy issue the doc might order a celiac antibody test in addition to ruling other things out. Unfortunately once the immune system makes one mistake its a little more likely to make a couple others.

For when Leo and @sbj9wildcat Sara’s Frey are feeling tied down by T1D maybe let them read or tell them about [T1D and Hiking - #24 by 6yGodsGr](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-hiking/73067/24) She asked some questions, made plans then backpacked with friends and guides from sea level to 7500’ and back down again in a week.

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