Früherkennung und Primärprävention des Typ-1-Diabetes: „Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimmune Diabetes“ (GPPAD)

Background: Betacell autoimmunity, which leads to type 1 diabetes, starts in early childhood with a peak in incidence at 12 months and insulin is its primary target. GPPAD (Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimmune Diabetes): This network of collaborating European scientists aims to realize the early detection of an elevated risk to develop type 1 diabetes and primary prevention of betacell autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes in Europe. A new genetic risk score can identify newborns with 25-fold increased risk of type 1 diabetes. These children can participate in a primary prevention trial called POInT (Primary Oral Insulin Trial). POInT study: This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial that will test the efficacy of oral insulin to prevent autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes.