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Formergr t1_iwu2jlt wrote

This is very cool, but it’s not clear from the article how they’ll identify people to give this to, since it sounds like it really only works before there are real symptoms of T1 diabetes.

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BluejayPure3629 t1_iwu4qc8 wrote

And keep in mind it just delays the onset, it doesn't prevent it. I would be more afraid of the immunosuppressant effect, just in time for the next covid wave, lol

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InsuranceToTheRescue t1_iwuqqt7 wrote

T1 has two things involved with developing it. You need a genetic component and an environmental trigger. This can be obesity, disease, etc. but the genetic components is something that can be tested for.

Source: I'm a T1 diabetic.

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slippery_eagle t1_iwuiilz wrote

Doctors can test for the presence of the gene (or in this case, lack of a particular gene). My son had the test done years ago because his sister has t1d. In her case it might not have helped because we were unsure of the family history.

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redlude97 t1_iwut3or wrote

You test for autoantibodies, generally if you have 1, you're moderate risk. If you have 2 or more you are high risk

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