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Juvenile diabetes prevention? what are the best ways to prevent juvenile diabetes?

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Dr. Linda DiMeglio answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Prevention studies: There are several ongoing prevention studies for type 1 diabetes. If you have a family member with type 1, you can look for information about open prevention studies and get involved at www.Diabetestrialnet.Org.

Answered 3/13/2015

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not Clear: There is a large study in operation called Trial Net for family members of those with type one diabetes. There is a yearly blood draw to detect the three main autoantibodies responsible for development of type one diabetes. If autoantibodies develop, there are a number of studies that one may become part of in progress to evaluate possible preventive and early treatments. http://www.diabetestrialnet.org/patientinfo/

Answered 9/27/2014

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