Genetic Test for Type 1 Diabetes
According to a recent report published in an online news site, the University of Virginia is working on a genetic test to help identify persons who are more likely to develop Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes, which has been called “Juvenile Diabetes” or “Insulin Dependent Diabetes” is a condition in which the patient’s pancreas produces little or no insulin to allow cells to absorb blood sugar. It is usually diagnosed in young children or young adults, but can occur at any age. In the US, about 1/2 percent of all adults has this form of diabetes. So far, about 2,000 children have participated in the study, and 3% have been identified as having an increased risk.