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Development of Predictive Biomarkers

Investigators aim to further the understanding of the various factors that govern the progression of beta-cell death in individuals recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Specifically, the investigators wish to examine the utility of plasma-induced signatures and other measures as predictive biomarkers for the rate of C-peptide decline in individuals with recent onset T1D. Persistent C-peptide in individuals with T1D reflects some degree of ?-cell function and is clinically associated with a reduction in both severe hypoglycemic events and microvascular complications such as diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy. There is significant heterogeneity in the rate of C-peptide decline in individuals with T1D, reflective of the complex disease process. For example, ~10% of individuals have no discernable fall in stimulated C-peptide after two years from clinical diagnosis as compared to other individuals with very rapid C-peptide decline. It is currently impossible to predict how long, and to what extent, someone will have residual C-peptide production. This complicates clinical management but also the design and interpretation of T1D ?-cell preservation trials. The "gold standard" outcome measure of any T1D ?-cell preservation trial is the stimulated C-peptide to a mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT). Given the variability in this measure, intervention studies must include more subjects over a longer period of time. This slows the rate of scientific discovery and increases cost. This study aims to define the governing mechanisms of post-onset T1D disease trajectory. Understanding the trajectory of the disease may lead to the development of biomarkers to predict disease progression and therapies that could reverse or prevent the development of Type 1 diabetes.

Start: October 2017
Screening for Islet Autoantibodies in the Israeli Paediatric General Population for Detection of Pre-symptomatic Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus

A national screening program for children aged 9-18 months that will be tested for the presence of islet autoantibodies.Up to 50,000 Children will be screened by their primary care physician all over Israel. The initial screening will be done at the age of 1 year (in conjunction with the routinely collection of blood for CBC ) and repeated at ages 2-5 years. Antibodies will be measured in capillary blood samples using the Ultrasensitive Antibody Detection by Agglutination-PCR (ADAP) technology developed by Enable Biosciences, which is 1,000-10,000 times more analytically sensitive than currently used methods. By using this innovative technology in such a large cohort, the study is anticipated to detect antibodies at an unprecedented earlier age.When positive in the screening, multiple antibodies will be confirmed by a second sample analyzed by the ADAP technology. In addition, multiple antibodies will be also measured using a radio-binding assay (RBA) of a venous blood sample for investigational purpose only. Children with confirmed multiple antibodies (stage 1 or 2 T1D) will be followed up routinely for the appearance of clinical signs of diabetes (HbA1c, repeated OGTT, monitoring of urine and blood glucose where indicated) and will be invited along with their families to attend an educational program. This program will include diabetes education emphasizing on DKA prevention as well as stress assessment for the families involved and stress alleviating interventions. The analysis and storage of the samples will be done in a single screening center at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel.

Start: April 2021
Very Low Carbohydrate Diets and Glucagon Response in T1DM

Despite major technological advances, management of type one diabetes mellitus (T1D) remains suboptimal, putting millions of people at risk for immediate and long-term complications. After meals, a mismatch between carbohydrate absorption rate and insulin action typically leads to alternating periods of hyper- and hypoglycemia. A conceptually promising approach to control both problems is dietary carbohydrate restriction to reduce postprandial blood glucose changes and insulin needs. In a prior survey study, the investigators documented exceptional glycemic control (HbA1c 5.67%) and low acute complication rates among 316 children and adults with T1D consuming a very-low-carbohydrate (VLC) diet. Despite these promising preliminary results, the use of VLC diets for T1D remain controversial, because of their restrictive nature and theoretical concerns regarding growth, ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia risks and efficiency of glucagon treatment for hypoglycemia. Glucagon is used as a rescue medication during severe hypoglycemia and increases blood glucose levels by mobilizing liver glycogen stores. If these stores are depleted during carbohydrate restriction, glucagon response may be inadequate and put individuals at risk for refractory hypoglycemia. A physiologic study has shown a blunted but still adequate response to glucagon in n=10 participants after following a VLCD for 1 week. Longer-term studies have not been done. To test the hypotheses that glucagon response remains adequate while following a VLC diet in the longer term, the investigators will conduct a glucagon challenge in participants who are assigned to the VLC arm of a randomized-controlled feeding study in 32 young adults with T1D who will receive a VLC vs a standard diet for 12 weeks. After an overnight fast, twelve participants in the VLC arm will receive IV insulin to lower blood glucose levels to 60 mg/dl, followed by a glucagon injection and monitoring of blood glucose levels and other metabolic fuels.

Start: January 2020
Effects of Ketosis on Brain Function in Patients With T1DM

The scientific goal of this study is to examine the effects of a ketogenic diet on hypoglycemia tolerance and brain function in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) and to clarify the mechanistic role of ketones in this process. Glycemic management of T1D is typified by alternating periods of hyper- and hypo-glycemia. Because brain metabolism under usual conditions depends on glucose, acute hypoglycemia leads to immediate complications including impaired cognitive function and a counter-regulatory hormone response. Recurrent hypoglycemia is associated with functional and structural changes in the brain and contributes to the cognitive decline observed in individuals with diabetes. The state of nutritional ketosis (as it occurs during fasting or when following a ketogenic [very low carbohydrate] diet) may protect against these acute and chronic complications. As the body relies on fat metabolism, ketone bodies build up and provide an alternative fuel for the brain. Studies during hypoglycemia have shown better cognitive function and less hypoglycemia symptoms in the setting of nutritional ketosis or with ketone administration. This physiological benefit may have special relevance for people with T1D who experience hypoglycemia frequently. To date, no mechanistic studies have examined brain effects of nutritional ketosis in T1D; nor have any trials explored the potential relevance of this for diabetes care.

Start: January 2020