Trenton, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Unlike many teenagers, he is outspoken about his diabetes. He conveys a sense of competence and confidence when speaking about the condition. The words "Diabetes Advocate," proudly written across his shirt, describe him accurately. Trenton helped raise $1,200 at his high school to benefit a not-for-profit diabetes organization.
Diabetes Research
Department of Endocrinology: Index of Diabetes Research
TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of Type 1 Diabetes:
TrialNet offers screening for relatives of people with type 1 diabetes to find out if these family members are at risk for developing diabetes.
Who can participate?
- People who are between 1-45 years of age and have a first degree blood relative (parent, sibling, child) OR people between 1-20 years of age and have a second degree blood relative (grandparent, half-sibling, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, or cousin) with type 1 diabetes.
- Screening involves a simple blood test to see if a person has autoantibodies associated with a risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
- If a person tests positive for one or more autoantibody, additional tests will be offered to estimate a person’s risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
- Close monitoring for people at risk for developing type 1 diabetes will be offered.
- People who qualify, may be offered an opportunity to participate in a type 1 diabetes prevention study.
Oral Insulin For The Prevention of Diabetes In Relatives At Risk For Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Who can participate?
- Relatives of people with type 1 diabetes.
First degree blood relatives (parent, sibling, children ) ages 3-45 and second degree relatives (aunt/uncle, cousin, half sibling, niece/nephew, grandparent) ages 3-20 with risk of developing Type 1 diabetes as determined from participation in the TrialNet Natural History study.
- Eligible people would take oral insulin or placebo to see if fewer people develop Type 1 Diabetes.
The Genetic Basis for Pediatric Diabetes:
Who can participate?
- Patients with either Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes and their parents and siblings.
- A blood sample is obtained to help understand the genetic role in the development of diabetes.
Contact us for more information:
Betty Flores, RN, PNP, CCRP
CTSI Clinical Research Center
Phone: (510) 428-3885 extension 4694
Email: bflores@mail.cho.org
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