Long Island's first pancreas transplant performed in Manhasset
Northwell Health’s Transplant Institute received state approval to launch its pancreas transplant program in December 2025.
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For years, Carlyle Preudhomme worked behind the soundboard with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B. But a decades-long battle with Type 1 diabetes nearly ended his career and dramatically altered his life.
The 47-year-old father spent years in and out of hospitals as complications from the disease took a severe toll on his health.
“Being in and out of the hospital, dialysis ... I’ve been on dialysis for four years. I don’t have to go to dialysis no more,” Preudhomme said.
Now, he says he’s hearing music and living life differently after receiving the first pancreas transplant performed through Northwell Health’s new program on Long Island.
“The first kidney and pancreas transplant that was done on Long Island here at North Shore University Hospital,” said Dr. Niraj Desai, of Northwell Health.
Preudhomme had already been on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. By the time a donor became available, his affected organs were functioning at less than 5% capacity. Meanwhile, dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar levels repeatedly sent him to the hospital.
Northwell Health’s Transplant Institute received state approval to launch its pancreas transplant program in December 2025. Preudhomme underwent the approximately 10-hour simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant in May.
“A simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant can literally double somebody’s lifespan, but also quality of life,” said Dr. Vinay Nair, of Northwell Health.
Today, Preudhomme no longer requires insulin and has normal blood sugar levels. As he continues his recovery, he says he is focused on the possibilities ahead.
“When you have a cold, you get depressed. So imagine being sick every day,” he said. “But now I know I can have joy.”
