Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes: A Snapshot for Primary Care

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About 40% of people who have T1D are not aware of it until they experience an extreme health event; screening in primary care can help reduce the risk, support families.


Routine screening for type 1 diabetes in the general population is not currently recommended due to its relatively low prevalence. However, screening is strongly advised for high-risk populations—those with a family history of T1D or certain genetic markers associated with increased risk.

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