Why Everyone Should Screen for Type 1 – Anastasia Albanese O’Neil, PhD, APRN, CDCES; Associate Vice President of Type 1 Diabetes Education and Clinical Implementation at Breakthrough T1D

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by a passionate advocate and expert in diabetes education, Anastasia Albanese O’Neil PhD, APRN, CDCES, the Associate Vice President of Type 1 Diabetes Education and Clinical Implementation at Breakthrough T1D International (formerly JDRF). As a mother of a child with type 1 diabetes, she brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Together, they delve into the critical topic of screening for type 1 diabetes, exploring its importance and the benefits it offers to individuals and families.

In this episode, we will talk about:

• Anastasia’s journey and motivation in diabetes advocacy and research
• The significance of early detection and screening for type 1 diabetes
• How screening can prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• The role of family members in screening and why their involvement is crucial
• Recent advancements in diabetes research and the impact of new FDA-approved therapies
• The role of immunosuppression in diabetes treatment
• Current methods and guidelines for screening and confirming a type 1 diabetes diagnosis
• Practical steps and resources for getting screened, including TrialNet and the ASK study
• Overcoming barriers to screening in primary care settings
• The future of diabetes care and the push towards universal screening

Screen for Type 1 Diabetes: This resource provides information about screening for type 1 diabetes and available screening pathways: https://www.screenfortype1.com/

TrialNet: A clinical study that offers free screening for type 1 diabetes to family members of individuals with the condition: https://www.trialnet.org

ASK Study: This study screens children in the United States for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease using the same blood sample: https://www.askhealth.org

American Diabetes Association Standards of Care: Information about the delay and prevention of diabetes, including type 1 diabetes: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/issue/47/Supplement_1

FDA Approval of Teplizumab: Details about the FDA approval of the medication Teplizumab (TZIELD), which can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes: https://www.fda.gov/media/164864/download

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