Children aged between three and 13 are set to be screened for Type 1 Diabetes.
It comes as part of a new trial that could, according to inews.co.uk, "transform the way the condition is identified and managed” at the early stages. The good news comes on World Diabetes Day (November 14) where up to 20,000 children and young teenagers will be included in the trial.
The Early Surveillance for Autoimmune Diabetes (Elsa) study, launching today, will screen blood to identify children that are likely to develop diabetes, allowing earlier diagnosis. In addition, those found to be high risk could be eligible for trials of immunotherapies to prevent or delay the condition and will be given guidance on how to manage it.
