Series 4 Episode 2. Rachel Besser. Identifying children before they develop Type 1 diabetes

About this episode

Dr Rachel Besser discusses the importance of identifying children at risk for Type 1 diabetes before symptoms develop.

Dr Rachel Besser explains how new treatment options means it is now important to identify children before they get symptomatic Type 1 diabetes. Rachel is working to make sure testing for risk of Type 1 diabetes is done in the best way for children and their families. Send a text

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew Hattersley, Maggie Shepherd

Guest: Dr Rachel Besser

Topics covered

• Type 1 diabetes
• children's health
• early identification
• treatment options
• family support

Keywords

• Type 1 diabetes
• children
• early identification
• treatment
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Type 1 diabetes

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