November is Diabetes Awareness Month
The UF Diabetes Institute is hosting free events and activities. Connect with the community and learn more at:
Bluevember Events
The TrialNet team from UF will be screening eligible relatives of people with type 1 diabetes through the Pathway to Prevention Study
Saturday November 16th – 9:00 am – Noon
Clinical and Translational Research Building
University of Florida
2004 Mowry Road Gainesville
Free Parking
No Appointment Necessary
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Anyone between the ages of 2.5 and 45 with a sibling, child, or parent with type 1 diabetes or anyone between the ages of 2.5 and 20 with a cousin, niece/nephew, aunt/uncle, grandparent, half-sister or half-brother with type 1 may be eligible for testing at no cost. Relatives who are found to be at a greater risk, may be eligible to participate in ongoing monitoring, or join trials aimed at preventing progression of type 1 diabetes.
For more information about the study or the event, email abraa@peds.ufl.edu or call 352-294-5762 or 352-514-2913
