Why Everyone Should Screen for Type 1 with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES
Download MP3Why 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
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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:
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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