Screening

Goals

1. To screen 100k people per year in the state of Florida. 
2. Ensure screening for T1D becomes part of the standard of care in pediatrics. 
3. To fundamentally understand T1D and discover new treatment options that will preserve beta cell function. 

Interested in Screening?

Are you at higher risk?

Higher risk criteria include individuals who have a first or second degree relative with type 1 diabetes. Additionally, individuals with existing diagnosis of single organ auto immune conditions such as: Hashimoto’s, Graves, Celica disease, vitiligo, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis are considered to be at higher risk and should be screened for autoantibodies of type 1 diabetes. 

Types of Screening