T1D Screening Resources

Understanding the Latest Developments in T1D Screening

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is commonly misdiagnosed and affects people across age ranges and ethnicities. By screening more people sooner, we can gain a better understanding of the disease and improve health outcomes. The following sections cover key points on T1D screening, including how to discuss screening with clients and families, psychosocial and health equity aspects of screening, and heightening awareness about T1D as a pre-clinical autoimmune disease.

An educational series developed to help you understand T1D screening

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T1D Screening: A Transformation in Diagnosis & Care

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T1D Screening: A New Call to Action

Learn more about who is being diagnosed with T1D, the importance of screening to assess risk for developing T1D, and recent breakthroughs in screening.

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The Three-stage Model for T1D

There are three stages of T1D that can develop and progress at any age. Learn more about these stages and the benefits of staging.

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Why to Screen. How to Screen. What to Do About It.

This section takes a deeper dive into who is most at risk of developing T1D, when to screen a person’s family members, and how to monitor disease progression.

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What’s Next? Educate, Support and Refer

What happens when a person tests positive for T1D antibodies? Explore how to address emotions, establish a glucose monitoring protocol, and educate on lifestyle and medical strategies.

The Psychosocial Side of Screening

Being screened for T1D potentially means discovering the presence of a high risk for a lifelong disease. This section delves into the psychosocial impact of screening on individuals and families, and how to help with the anxiety they may experience.

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Improving Access: Screening Through a Health Equity Lens

People in underserved communities often face barriers in accessing T1D screening. Learn about potential challenges and strategies for increasing education and access in these communities.

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Think Autoimmune: Connecting the Dots

This section features a conversation between Lucia M. Novak and Jodi Lavin-Tompkins where they discuss key factors to keep in mind when putting T1D screening into practice.

Dive Deeper Into T1D Screening on The Huddle Podcast

This podcast series further explores the topics covered in our T1D screening guide.

Educational grant support for this series provided by Sanofi.

Revisiting T1D: Dispelling Myths & Highlighting the Importance of Screening

Connecting Communities: Increasing Access to T1D Screening

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Comprehensive Care: Highlighting the Psychosocial Considerations of T1D Screening

Screening Referral Resources

ASK. A simple test to detect Type 1 diabetes.

Getting Ahead of Type 1 Diabetes. Screening can detect Type 1 diabetes early to help you get ahead.

Join the TrialNet #T1Dfamily. Detect future risk of T1D and advance important research.

PLEDGE. Population level estimate of Type 1 diabetes risk genes in children.

STOP T1D. Screen to prevent Type 1 diabetes.

T1Detect. Learn about Type 1 diabetes risk screening.

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