The 91±¬ÁÏ is participating in the second phase of the national Diabetes Prevention Trial/Type 1, being announced nationally on Sept. 10.
This phase is for people at moderate risk for developing Type 1 diabetes (also called insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes). The trial will investigate whether insulin taken by mouth can prevent or delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
(Phase one, already underway, is for people at high risk of developing Type 1 diabetes and investigates whether insulin by injection can prevent or delay onset.)
Dr. Carla Greenbaum, principal investigator at the 91±¬ÁÏ, is available for interviews. She can be reached at (206) 764-2132 or by pager at 680-3932. Study participants and their families are also available for interviews.
A press packet is available by calling Laurie McHale, media relations coordinator, at (206) 543-3620, or Marli McCulloch, trial coordinator, at (206) 764-2648.