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Succeeding the BABYDIAB study, the TEDDY study tries to find out more about the heredity transmission of insulin-dependent diabetes (Type I) by examining new born children free of charge for a genetic disposition to Type-I Diabetes. The international study has been carried out for three years now. In Germany, the Institute of Diabetes Research of the paediatric clinic of Technische Universität München (Munich University of Technology) is agitating for it. The examination is especially useful for children with first-degree relatives (mother, father or sibling) suffering from Type-I Diabetes. About five per cent of the children from a predisposed family develop diabetes Type I. Their risk of getting diabetes is much higher than that of other children of which about three out of a thousand develop diabetes Type I.
For some time now there has been speculation that the environment might have a considerable influence on heredity transmission. We know a study carried out by the WHO according to which Type-I Diabetes in Africa has escalated notably after the use of pesticides in the 70s.
It is easy to participate in the study investigating the risk of Type-I Diabetes – every new born child is eligible. However, participation is recommended for children who have a family member suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes because their risk of getting diabetes is higher.
In the postnatal examination, the doctor takes a blood sample from the umbilical cord. A late examination is possible until three months after birth with only a few drops of blood.
For further information see www.teddystudy.org.
Source: Press release: Institut für Diabetesforschung an der Klinik und Hochschulambulanz für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin des Klinikums rechts der Isar der TU München (Institute of Diabetes Research of the paediatric clinic of Munich Technical Institute)
We will keep track of the study and inform you about the latest developments here.
Translated by Yvonne Balzer
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