Early detection of type 1 diabetes in families and friends
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study is for people ages 1 to 45 who have a close family member or friend with type 1 diabetes. It aims to detect type 1 diabetes early by screening people who may be at higher risk.
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Who can take part
- You must be willing to sign a consent form (or have a parent/guardian sign if you're a child).
- Your age must be between 1 and 45 years old.
- You must have a close family member (like a parent, sibling, or child) or a close friend who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before age 45.
- You cannot already have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (stage 3) or any other kind of diabetes.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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