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Investigational program

One of the world’s first fully remote T1D Screening Program

Designed for young children
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Up to 60% of T1D cases are diagnosed during emergency hospitalization

Taking action today can make all the difference for your child

Why early detection is crucial

  • Avoid complications
    Reduces the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis

  • New treatments stop T1D
    Therapies like teplizumab can delay T1D onset

  • Enroll new therapy trials
    Early-stage kids have more opportunities for treatments

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Everything will be done at home — no visits required

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T1D Screening Program FAQs

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What is this study about?

T1D Scout is testing an at-home screening program for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) risk. Early detection may:

  • Reduce risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Allow earlier care and blood sugar monitoring
  • Enable participation in prevention trials We’re also evaluating how easy the process is for families.
Who can participate?

Your child can join if:

  • They are 0–18 years old, and
  • You live in the United States and have reliable internet and a mailing address Children with or without a family history of T1D are welcome.
What will we do?
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What happens?
Time needed
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Enroll online & give permission
~10 min
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Receive kit (saliva + finger-stick)
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Collect samples & mail back
15 min
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DNA & antibody testing at certified labs
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Get results in ~4 weeks by secure email
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Follow-up based on results:
  • If genetic risk is high, you will be offered a free tele-genetic counseling session with a certified counselor.
  • If your child has one positive antibody, we will offer free repeat antibody testing at 12 and 24 months.
  • If your child has two or more positive antibodies, we will call you and help refer your child to a pediatric endocrinologist.
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Optional feedback (survey/interview)
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What are the risks?
  • Emotional: Learning risk may be stressful. We provide:
    • Certified genetic counselors
    • Pediatric endocrinology consults
    • Peer support and educational tools
    • Ongoing support if high risk is found
  • Physical: Minor finger-stick pain
  • Privacy: Very low risk of data breach. See Data Security below.
What are the benefits?
  • Advanced T1D risk screening at no cost
  • Early awareness and expert support if risk is found
  • Contributing to research that may improve national screening
How is my child’s data protected?
  • Samples labeled with a study ID, not names
  • Personal data stored separately in encrypted files
  • All lab and result data transmitted securely
  • Servers are firewalled and access-controlled
  • No identifiable data are shared with outside researchers
  • Data can be deleted anytime if you withdraw
Costs and payments
  • Free: All kits, shipping, and follow-ups
  • No payment for participation
Voluntary Participation

You can stop at any time by contacting us. We’ll delete all remaining data and samples upon withdrawal.

To participate, you and your parent or legal guardian must review an informed consent form, and your parent or legal guardian must sign it before starting. Please contact the Study Team below if you are interested.

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