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House of Commons · General Debate

Type 1 Diabetes Screening (Children)

14 April 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Sarah Bool Con Glasgow North West

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At a glance

Sarah Bool raised concerns about type 1 diabetes screening (children) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a national programme to screen for type 1 diabetes in children to improve early diagnosis and reduce DKA rates.
  • Emphasises the importance of identifying individuals at risk before symptoms appear to allow access to disease-modifying drugs.
  • Aims for screening at ages 2-4, 6-8, and 10-15, targeting an 80% screening rate.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Sarah Bool Con Glasgow North West

Proposes a national programme to screen for type 1 diabetes in children to improve early diagnosis, reduce DKA rates, and provide families with better preparation. Emphasises the importance of identifying individuals at risk before symptoms appear to allow access to disease-modifying drugs like Teplizumab that can delay onset by two to three years. Advocates for clear criteria based on the Wilson and Jungner principles, focusing on the early stages from ages 2-4, 6-8, and 10-15, aiming for a screening rate of around 80%.

Other contributors (1)
  • Sarah Bool Con Glasgow North West

    Calls for a national programme to screen children at ris [3D [K risk of type 1 diabetes. Argues that early identification is crucial to del [3D [K delay disease onset and improve long-term health outcomes through psycholog [9D [K psychological support, public awareness campaigns, and access to drugs like [4D [K like Teplizumab. Proposes screening ages should be determined based on the [K Wilson and Jungner criteria.

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