World Think Tank on Type 1 Diabetes Meet...( Panel of experts to present late...)

Panel of experts to present latest science and findings via MEDIA

TELECONFERENCE

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: On World Diabetes Day, November 14, leaders in type 1 diabetes

research will present their findings to the media via

teleconference. These scientists represent two international groups

of type 1 diabetes researchers meeting in Miami during the week of

November 14 to share their latest findings and plan future

research.

WHEN: November 14, 2007, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (EST)

Four experts will make 15-minute presentations, followed by a 30-

minute Q&A.

WHY: This media teleconference presents an outstanding opportunity for

you to get an update on exciting type 1 diabetes research and

advances, as you put together stories for your readers during

American Diabetes Month in November.

-- Type 1 diabetes is increasing every year, reaching epidemic

proportions in some countries, with the greatest increase in

children under age 5. In response to this phenomenon, diabetes

researchers across the globe have been working to advance the

study, prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes. As a result,

the way we detect and treat diabetes is dramatically changing. A

simple blood test can now identify the autoantibodies for type 1

diabetes up to 10 years before diagnosis.

-- If diabetes can be delayed, even for a few years, those at risk may

be able to postpone the difficult challenges of controlling their

glucose levels and the development of serious complications. The

serious complications of diabetes include heart disease, stroke,

blindness, kidney damage and lower-limb amputations.

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