Type 1 diabetes

The Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) field is evolving.

Recognition of the presymptomatic stages in T1D is growing.^1-4 

The clinical benefits of early detection of T1D are being highlighted.^3-4 Programmes focusing on early detection through testing and screening for presymptomatic autoimmune T1D are increasingly offered to risk populations and the general population.^1,2

Autoimmune Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how the medical community approaches diagnosis and care.

Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) can be detected through islet autoantibody testing years before symptoms appear.^1-2 The video here explains how the condition progresses silently through presymptomatic stages, with beta cell destruction occurring long before symptom onset and clinical diagnosis.^4-8

Parent's experiences of stage 3 diagnosis of T1D.

The progression of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) is gradual, often detectable months or even years before symptoms arise.^1–3 Through proactive screening, we can identify the condition well in advance.³ Meet our ambassadors living with autoimmune T1D and discover the risk factors to look out for when considering who to screen.

Individuals who screen positive for ≥1 autoimmune islet cell antibodies need periodic medical monitoring, which includes regular assessments of blood glucose and HbA1c levels. You can also educate them about symptoms of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and provide psychosocial support to prepare them for a possible clinical diagnosis for type 1 diabetes (T1D).¹

Individuals living with other associated autoimmune diseases like celiac disease or autoimmune thyroid disease, are at an increased risk of developing autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) and should be appropriately screened.^1-6