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Detecting diabetes even before symptoms appear

Kids and parents often shy away from talking about their struggles at the doctor's office. But the American Academy of Pediatrics is now urging its members to screen kids for food insecurity during well-child visits.
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Nine out of 10 Type 1 diabetes patients don't have a relative with the disease. That's why Sanford Health is exploring the effectiveness of adding screenings to pediatric visits.

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Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in children after life-threatening symptoms emerge. A new screening study at Sanford Health is looking to change that.

The PLEDGE study screens kids for diabetes during their regular visits to the doctor. Kurt Griffin, M.D., joins Lori Walsh to talk about how the study could change diabetes care for the better.

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Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.