ELSA is a Type 1 Diabetes screening programme for children aged 3-13 years in the UK

What is the ELSA study?

The ELSA Study is the largest type 1 diabetes screening programme for children aged 3-13 years in the UK. Children can have a simple finger stick blood test to find out their risk of developing type 1 diabetes in the future.

Why Screen?

"The ELSA Study is finding children at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes because the sooner we screen, the sooner we can intervene."

Can We Stop These Children from Developing Type 1 Diabetes?

No, not yet. But, we may be able to delay the onset of Type 1 Diabetes.

Is it Ethical?

This is a complex ethical issue & Dr Lauren Quinn explains the benefits of screening and potential interventions that can slow down the progression to Type 1 Diabetes, whilst also exploring the potential downside of knowing that your child is very likely to go on to develop Type 1 Diabetes.