# Best age for Screening?

**URL:** <https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/best-age-for-screening/73958>\
**Category:** Screening and Clinical Trial Support\
**Created:** [April 23, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/best-age-for-screening/73958 "2024-04-23T19:49:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Pookiemom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Pookiemom](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Pookiemom)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/best-age-for-screening/73958/1 "2024-04-23T19:49:12Z")

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Is there an age where screening is most recommended for siblings of people with T1D? I know the diagnosis can happen at any age, but is there an age where you are most likely to develop autoantibodies?

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**Author:** ![kalladina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@kalladina](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/kalladina)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/best-age-for-screening/73958/2 "2024-04-23T20:08:26Z")

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Hi Kristin,  
This is a fantastic question! There are currently no _strict_ guidelines about the best time to screen for autoantibodies (but as screening becomes more widely accepted/available, we hope these guidelines are forthcoming!). Here are some resources for you to check out:

- **[AskTheExperts.org](http://AskTheExperts.org)** : recommendations on best times for screening and individualized advice for your family and healthcare providers
- **T1Detect website ([Early Diabetes Screening & Detection - JDRF Resources](http://jdrf.org/t1detect))**- education surrounding screening, why it’s important, and how to screen
- **TrialNet:** Research study that screens family members at no cost (ages 2-45 for immediate family members). They even have at-home kits if you’re interested. The researchers are experts and will be able to help guide you as well!

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**Author:** ![Dennis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/dennis/32/5527_2.png) [@Dennis](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dennis)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/best-age-for-screening/73958/3 "2024-04-23T23:35:17Z")

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@kalladina _ **Welcome Kelly to the JDRF TypeOneNation Community Forum!** _

Thank you for sharing this very valuable information.