Diabetes Prevention and Screening

The very early stages of type 1 diabetes before symptoms can be difficult to detect, which has experts exploring the idea of population-wide screening.

If you are related to someone with type 1 diabetes, you can participate in this free trial to find out your risk of developing diabetes. 

While diabetes is a common health concern for the general population, it’s even more prevalent among U.S. military veterans.

Autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes are markers of the immune system’s attack on beta cells. Testing for these autoantibodies can help with monitoring and preparing families for early intervention.

In part 1 of diaTribe’s Musings panel series on type 1 diabetes screening, experts shared moving stories and insights about how early screening can offer hope, support, and a chance to reduce your risk of serious complications.