Type 1 Diabetes Screening Study Seeking Participants
Help Identify Children at Risk for Type 1 Diabetes
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve pediatric care, we are inviting you to help
identify children who may be at risk for type 1 diabetes through a screening study, led
by Krista Cossen, MD.
Early detection can significantly reduce the chances of serious complications like
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and we need your support to reach more patients who
could benefit from this early intervention.
Who Can Participate?
If you have patients aged 2 to 45 years with a first-degree relative or 2 to 17 years with
a second-degree relative who has type 1 diabetes, they may qualify for free
autoantibody screening through this study.
Why Encourage Participation?
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Early Detection: Identifying at-risk children before symptoms appear allows for
proactive management and can significantly reduce the risk of DKA at the time of
diagnosis.
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No Cost to Patients: The screening is provided at no cost through the study,
making it accessible to all eligible families.
Next Steps
To learn more about the study view the comprehensive overview document, developed
by Lori Desoutter, MD.
Dr. Kristina Cossen, from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is available to discuss the
process with you or your patients. If a patient screens positive, they will receive ongoing
monitoring and, if necessary, early intervention to help manage their condition.
*Study participation is optional and not required.
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