ASK Screening Program, CU-Anschutz

This is exciting news for Health Care Providers! STOP T1D is offering a free, accredited, online course for physicians and nurses interested in gaining credits and learning more about early detection and monitoring of pre-symptomatic .

Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Launches 'STOP T1D’ Program CME-Accredited Program Educates Health Care Providers on Best Practices in Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Monitoring

Meet the driving forces behind the creation of the internationally recognized Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (barbaradaviscenter.org) on the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus and the development of type 1 diabetes screening, education, and programs like STOPT1Dprogram.org (HCP education and T1D information), ASKhealth.org (T1D screening and information), and AskTheExperts.org (T1D monitoring, resources, and support).

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-family-creates-center-for-diabetes-research-treatment/

Denver family creates world renowned center for diabetes research, treatment The Barbara Davis Center provides world class care to people living with diabetes from 33 countries and 46 states.

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WHAT IS SCREENING ALL ABOUT?

ASK is a FREE health screening for Childhood Diabetes ( ) and Celiac Disease (CD) for children, ages 1–17, including those with NO family history of either disease.

When you sign up for screening through the ASK Program, a small amount of blood will be collected from your child.

This blood will be tested for markers, called autoantibodies, which are the first signs of childhood diabetes and/or celiac.

You will be contacted with the results of the screening.

If the results are positive, we would confirm these results and provide free follow-up. The ASK Follow-Up Program is there for you if your child is screened positive.

Your participation in the ASK Research Program could help change the standards for pediatric care by helping scientists at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes assess the benefits and cost-effectiveness of universal screening for and Disease—the two most common autoimmune diseases of childhood.

Know your child's status so you can be prepared.

FIND OUT MORE AND SEE SCREENING LOCATIONS AT https://www.askhealth.org

From our colleagues at ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org

It's - Check out these facts that may surprise you!

The ASK program screens kids between 1-17 years old for and disease for FREE. Learn more at ASKhealth.org

: The ASK screening program doesn’t diagnose your child with a condition, but identifies the autoantibodies that may indicate your child is at risk for ( ) or Disease.

Screening can prevent serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms (DKA) from occurring in an ER/hospital.

Your child’s screening results are kept confidential, but you may decide to share the findings with your child’s physician.

Learn more about our free screenings for kids at ASKhealth.org

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ASK is a FREE health screening for Type 1 Diabetes ( ) and Celiac Disease for ALL Colorado children (ages 1–17), and their parents, including those with NO family history of either disease.

➡️ When you sign up for screening through the ASK Program, a small amount of blood will be collected.
➡️ This blood will be tested for markers, called autoantibodies, which are the first signs of type 1 diabetes and/or celiac.
➡️ You will be contacted with the results of the screening.
➡️ If the results are positive, we would confirm these results and provide free follow-up; the ASK Follow-Up Program is there for you if your child is screened positive.

LEARN MORE AT ASKHEALTH.ORG!

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Our mission with ASK is to bring awareness to the community of the importance of type 1 diabetes and celiac disease—the two most common autoimmune diseases of childhood—and to reduce health risks of delayed diagnosis of these diseases.

The ASK program screens ALL kids between 1-17 years old for and (T1D) for FREE! Parents may also be screened for free at the same time, if interested.

Learn more about and and find screening locations and times at ASKHEALTH.ORG

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kids between 1 and 17 years old can be screened for disease for FREE by the ASK program! Learn more at ASKHEALTH.ORG

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Don't risk diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a dangerous health condition associated with diabetes - especially undiagnosed diabetes.

The ASK program screens kids between 1 and 17 years old, and their parents, for for FREE!

Knowing that is a possible health concern before DKA occurs is crucial to avoiding life-threatening health conditions associated with undiagnosed .

Be informed with ASKHEALTH.ORG's free screenings.

Read: https://beyondtype1.org/impact-dka-brain-ada

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Undiagnosed and untreated celiac disease can lead to serious health problems, including:

>> Iron deficiency anemia
>> Early onset osteoporosis or osteopenia
>> Infertility and miscarriage
>> Lactose intolerance
>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
>> Central and peripheral nervous system disorders
>> Gall bladder problems
>> Long-Term health conditions and more

A goal of the ASK program is to diagnose kids who have or may develop disease as early as possible, so they can better manage their disease and prevent further health issues with and education.

FIRST we need to screen them for - and that's why we are so focused on making it as easy as possible for parents to get their kids screened!

Learn more and find a free screening location: ASKhealth.org

Know the Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes ( ) in Teens

Signs of Diabetes in Teens & Young Adults:

Type 1 diabetes is a serious autoimmune disease in which the pancreas stops producing insulin—which is essential to getting energy from food. It affects people of all ages and is not related to diet or lifestyle. There’s no way to prevent type 1 diabetes and—currently—there is no cure.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in young adults:

Signs of in young adults tend to come on quickly. Especially for teens, it can be easy to write off the symptoms as illness-related. One of the first early warning signs to look for is increased thirst and bathroom breaks. That’s because high blood sugar levels cause the body to pull fluid from tissues—which leads to dehydration. Your teenager may then drink more fluids and urinate more frequently. Some other symptoms of diabetes in teens include:

Increased appetite: If your teenager’s body isn’t able to get the proper energy it needs from food he or she may feel more hungry than normal.

Unexpected weight loss: If your child is losing weight—especially when eating more—it could be a sign that his or her body isn’t getting enough calories from their food.

Other diabetes symptoms in teenagers:

What other warning signs should you be aware of? Look for sudden vision changes; feeling drowsy or lethargic; experiencing heavy or labored breathing; and your child falling into a stupor or unconsciousness. Type 1 diabetes can be life-threatening if it goes untreated. And the earlier you catch it the better, so please see your doctor if you think your teenager is experiencing symptoms.

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Learn more about FREE and disease screenings for kids between 1 and 17 years old - and their parents- at ASKhealth.org

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From the ADA Diabetes Care Journal: The “prevalence of DKA [diabetic ketoacidosis] at or near type 1 diabetes diagnosis has increased from 2010 to 2016.”

The ASK program screens children (1-17 yrs old) and their parents for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease for FREE.

Be prepared with information! Find out if is a health risk factor for kids and parents with a simple and free health screening - and reduce the risks of DKA. Visit ASKHEALTH.ORG for information and Colorado screening locations.

Read: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/early/2021/06/03/dc20-0389

Increase in Prevalence of Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Diagnosis Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study OBJECTIVE We previously reported a high (30%) but stable prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at youth-onset diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (2002 and 2010). Given the changing demographics of youth-onset type 1 diabetes, we sought to evaluate temporal trends in the prevalence of DKA at diagnosis....

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Help is a click or a phone call away.

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Now that the kids are out of school, it's a great time to bring them in for a FREE ASK health screening!

ASK screens ALL kids for and for FREE. We offer walk-in locations that do not require an appointment, or if you prefer to make an appointment we have those locations too!

If you live more than 15 miles from ASK screening sites, you can request a free AT HOME mail-in screening kit by calling 303.902.3599.

Learn more, schedule appointments and find screening locations at ASKHEALTH.ORG

Learn more about and how to identify symptoms from the Gluten Intolerance Group.

The ASK program screens ALL kids (1-17 yrs) for celiac disease for FREE. Learn more at ASKHEALTH.ORG

Read: https://gluten.org/2019/12/15/celiac-disease

What is Celiac Disease? | Gluten Intolerance Group Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published April 16, 2021 What You Need to Know Celiac disease is a chronic, autoimmune disease which is the result of an immune system response to the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) in susceptible individual...