# Episode 17: Type 1 Screening with A/Prof John Wentworth

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Podcast: [Type 1 Club Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/type-1-club-podcast-7088867)
Published: 2025-06-04T22:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Associate Professor John Wentworth, a leading researcher in type 1 diabetes, to discuss an exciting and hopeful new chapter in type 1 research and prevention: Type 1 Screen. Together, they explore: * What Type 1 Screen is and why it matters * How early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent medical emergencies and change outcomes * The simple, non-invasive process of screening * The bigger picture: how research is evolving and where it's heading Whether you have a family history of type 1 diabetes or not, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of health, prevention, and proactive care. 🔍 Take Action: Get Screened Today Type 1 Screen is a free, voluntary test that checks for early markers of type 1 diabetes. It's quick, safe, and could be life-changing. ✅ Who can get tested? Children aged 2–30 years with a relative who has type 1 diabetes (parent, sibling, cousin, aunt/uncle, or grandparent) 🧪 What's involved? A simple finger prick test (at home or with a pathology referral). If markers are detected, you'll be offered support and access to monitoring and research studies, including prevention trials. 🌐 How to do it: 1. Go to www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/] 2. Register online 3. Choose your test type: home kit or pathology referral 4. Return your sample and wait for results 🧭 More Info & Support: Visit https://www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/] for FAQs, eligibility, and next steps. 💡 Why This Matters This screening initiative is one of the most exciting advancements in type 1 diabetes research. For the first time, we have a tool to predict, monitor, and potentially prevent the development of type 1 diabetes before symptoms appea…

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