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[EmmaL76]

All kids to eventually be screened for Type 1 diabetes risk

ALL children could one day be screened for type 1 diabetes risk to tackle the condition at an early age. A trial of blood checks on 20,000 kids aged three to 13 begins today to test the waters for …

www.thesun.co.uk

 

[Poshy]

I think this is a little OTT but certainly feel that some of our youngsters could be tested for Diabetes given how some children seem to be overweight these days and it will aid them to gain a healthier future if the advice is adhered to should they be found to be in need of dietary help rather than reach their teens and be found to be diabetic and possibly require medication rather than diet to aid them.

 

[Lucyr]

I think this is a little OTT but certainly feel that some of our youngsters could be tested for Diabetes given how some children seem to be overweight these days and it will aid them to gain a healthier future if the advice is adhered to should they be found to be in need of dietary help rather than reach their teens and be found to be diabetic and possibly require medication rather than diet to aid them.

It sounds like you need to read up about what type 1 diabetes is and how it is treated

 

[helli]

I think this is a little OTT but certainly feel that some of our youngsters could be tested for Diabetes given how some children seem to be overweight these days and it will aid them to gain a healthier future if the advice is adhered to should they be found to be in need of dietary help rather than reach their teens and be found to be diabetic and possibly require medication rather than diet to aid them.

Type 1 (the purpose for the testing) has nothing to do with being overweight or diet.