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Episode 17: Type 1 Screening with A/Prof John Wentworth
In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Associate Professor John Wentworth, a leading researcher in type 1 diabetes, to discuss an exciting and hopeful new chapter in type 1 research and prevention: Type 1 Screen.
Together, they explore:
- What Type 1 Screen is and why it matters
- How early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent medical emergencies and change outcomes
- The simple, non-invasive process of screening
- The bigger picture: how research is evolving and where it’s heading
Whether you have a family history of type 1 diabetes or not, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of health, prevention, and proactive care.
🔍 Take Action: Get Screened Today
Type 1 Screen is a free, voluntary test that checks for early markers of type 1 diabetes. It’s quick, safe, and could be life-changing.
✅ Who can get tested?
Children aged 2–30 years with a relative who has type 1 diabetes (parent, sibling, cousin, aunt/uncle, or grandparent)
🧪 What’s involved?
A simple finger prick test (at home or with a pathology referral). If markers are detected, you’ll be offered support and access to monitoring and research studies, including prevention trials.
🌐 How to do it:
- Go to www.type1screen.org
- Register online
- Choose your test type: home kit or pathology referral
- Return your sample and wait for results
🧭 More Info & Support:
Visit https://www.type1screen.org for FAQs, eligibility, and next steps.
💡 Why This Matters
This screening initiative is one of the most exciting advancements in type 1 diabetes research. For the first time, we have a tool to predict, monitor, and potentially prevent the development of type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear. Early knowledge = empowered action.
Be part of the change. Get screened. Spread the word. Help shape the future of type 1 diabetes.
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Published on 3 months ago