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NHS Launches Pre-Diabetes Clinics for At-Risk Children

1/21/2026

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The National Health Service (NHS) will establish pre-diabetes clinics for children after the ELSA study validated finger-prick tests for early type 1 diabetes detection.
The ELSA study identified over 200 children at risk, indicating potential for early intervention.
Next phase, ELSA 2, will expand screening to children aged 2–17 across 20 UK sites.
The initiative will provide support and education for families and may delay the need for insulin therapy.

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The National Health Service (NHS) will establish pre-diabetes clinics for children after the ELSA study validated finger-prick tests for early type 1 diabetes detection.
The ELSA study identified over 200 children at risk, indicating potential for early intervention.
Next phase, ELSA 2, will expand screening to children aged 2–17 across 20 UK sites.
The initiative will provide support and education for families and may delay the need for insulin therapy.