Children to be screened for diabetes risk in UK early detection trial
by Andrew Gregory Health editor from Science | The Guardian on (#65SMF)
Study beginning on Monday will assess the risk of type 1 diabetes in 20,000 children aged three to 13
Scientists are launching a trial screening programme for type 1 diabetes in the UK to detect the disease earlier and reduce the risk of life-changing complications.
About 20,000 children aged between three and 13 are being invited to take part in the Early Surveillance for Autoimmune Diabetes (Elsa) study, with recruitment opening on Monday.
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