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Brayden has Type 2 Diabetes, organs failing

10-year-old Brayden Eidenshink continues to fight for his life
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According to the latest update from Brayden's family, he has Type 2 Diabetes and all of his organs are failing. 

Brayden Eidenshink is a Bakersfield boy who had been on a heart transplant list for close to four and a half years before receiving a heart transplant

Brayden's family posted an update on his Facebook page saying that his liver, kidneys, and heart are failing. As of today, he also has Type 2 Diabetes and is starting dialysis. Brayden's family says that he will still wake up and "respond appropriately" to them. 

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