A new large-scale longitudinal study, led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC, will unite 12 research centers across the United States to explore how type 1 diabetes affects children during a window of time known to be critical for healthy brain development.

Ultimately, the findings could help refine clinical guidelines for managing type 1 diabetes, including what glucose levels are safest in terms of healthy brain development. The study could also aid in the creation of targeted treatments for the condition, including changes to sleep, diet, and physical activity that can help specific patients.

The five-year study is supported by a grant of more than $2.7 million from the National Institutes of Health.

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