{"id":413112,"date":"2024-09-24T06:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T06:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=413112"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Including-a-type-1-diabetes-screening-conversation-at-your-child-s-next-annual-doctor-s-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Including-a-type-1-diabetes-screening-conversation-at-your-child-s-next-annual-doctor-s-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Including a type 1 diabetes screening conversation at your child\u2019s next annual doctor\u2019s visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

(BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi<\/em><\/p>\n

As a parent, it\u2019s not uncommon to arrive at your child\u2019s annual wellness doctor\u2019s appointment with a laundry list of questions for their doctor. From overcoming picky eating habits, to ensuring your child is hitting important developmental milestones, these visits present the perfect opportunity for parents to get direct feedback on a wide range of topics pertaining to health and wellness. While every child is unique \u2014 with their own specific needs and challenges \u2014 there is one crucial discussion that is often overlooked from these conversations: asking about getting your child screened for type 1 diabetes-related autoantibodies.<\/p>\n

Every year, there are an estimated 27,000 newly diagnosed youth cases of type 1 diabetes in the United States alone. Despite this, there isn\u2019t yet an established protocol for proactive early screening for type 1 diabetes. Instead, parents often find out their child has type 1 diabetes after they may already be experiencing symptoms, which can be severe and even life-threatening in some cases, rather than finding out in advance as part of an annual wellness visit at the doctor.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no time to waste when it comes to type 1 diabetes, which is why prioritizing early screening for your child is so important. If you don\u2019t know where to start, below are some key facts to keep in mind about the impact type 1 diabetes may have on your child\u2019s health \u2014 and you can learn even more by talking to your doctor about screening for type 1 diabetes or by visiting The1Pledge.com<\/a>, which has resources about how to schedule a telehealth visit and other screening options which you can discuss with your doctor, including at-home testing.<\/p>\n

Understand your child\u2019s unique risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family history, certain other autoimmune conditions, and viruses can all impact a child\u2019s risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Thinking about the following questions might be a helpful first step for parents:<\/p>\n