Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t just show up out of nowehere in most cases. Breakthough T1D (formerly JDRF) has an awesome campaign to help early detection!
From Breakthrough T1D:
How does type 1 diabetes screening work?
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t show up overnight—it develops in stages over time.
A simple blood test can identify proteins in the blood called islet autoantibodies. These proteins may signal that the body’s immune system is attacking cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. If a person has two or more autoantibodies on more than one test, it is very likely they’ll develop T1D.
The chart below explains the different stages of T1D and the symptoms that families should be aware of during monitoring.
Please check out the full Page for more: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/early-detection/
You can find more FAQ, and APPLY to be part of the campaign! https://www.breakthrought1d.org/explore-advocacy/accelerating-access/uspstf-t1d-early-detection-campaign/