Seeking Relatives for Type 1 Antibody Testing at Upcoming JDRF Walks

Does someone in your family have type 1 diabetes? If so, other family members may be at risk for developing diabetes.  UCSF is offering a free simple blood test for relatives of people with type 1 diabetes.  The test could detect an increased risk for type 1 diabetes up to ten years before symptoms appear.  Testing is important because if someone is at increased risk, they may be eligible to join research studies that are exploring ways to prevent and delay type 1 diabetes.  The free testing will be offered to relatives who are 1 to 45 years old (some restrictions apply) at the following JDRF Walks in October:  Sacramento ; East Bay (Walnut Creek); San Francisco (Crissy Field); and North Bay (Santa Rosa).  Look for the UCSF TrialNet sign in the Community Corner at each JDRF Walk.  Also, if family members are unable to attend the Walks, there are several other easy ways to have your relatives screened.  A screening kit may be mailed to you and you may visit a nearby lab to have the blood drawn, or you may be seen for a quick screening visit at UCSF.   If you have any questions regarding TrialNet screening, please contact Kathleen Fraser .  [ TrialNet Natural History Study ]