University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Early T1D Clinic

Clinical Care for Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes Patients

The Barbara Davis Center's Early Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Clinic, opened in December 2022, delivers comprehensive care to both kids and adults who have tested positive for T1D-related autoantibodies. This clinic brings together a team of physicians, nurse certified diabetes educators, and psychologists to offer education, metabolic monitoring, and resources essential for enhancing quality of life and health outcomes during the initial phases of T1D. Healthcare providers in the Early T1D Clinic engage in discussions with patients about available treatment options, including those provided through clinic services and research studies.

The BDC is nationally recognized and is the regional referral center for the clinical treatment of individuals with stage 2 T1D – those with no symptoms but some abnormal blood sugar levels. The treatment, called teplizumab (Tzield), is administered at the BDC infusion center and has the potential to postpone the diagnosis of clinical T1D and insulin treatment by several years.

Medical Lead: Kimber Simmons, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Type 1 Diabetes Screening Resources for Patients and Families

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a condition that can affect anyone, no matter their age or family history. By getting screened for T1D-related autoantibodies, you can find out if you're more likely to develop T1D. Being aware that you are at high risk for T1D enables you to recognize symptoms early, participate in T1D prevention research trials, and explore therapy options to postpone the onset of clinical T1D.

Screening Resources

Early T1D Clinic Services

For patients who have screened positive for antibodies, or are at known elevated risk for developing type 1 diabetes, staging and rule out visits let them meet with a provider to evaluate and discuss the current state of their diabetes progression. Staging includes antibody testing, A1c testing, and oral glucose tolerance testing for dysglycemia to determine the progression of diabetes onset, from stage 1 (antibody positive but normal blood sugars) to stage 3 (full onset of type 1 diabetes with hyperglycemia). Patients are also evaluated to determine if symptoms are indicative of type 1 diabetes or some other form of diabetes or autoimmune disorder.

For patients in the early stages of type 1 diabetes, education is provided regarding blood glucose monitoring, use of continuous glucose monitors, and dietary recommendations. The primary focus is to prepare patients in advance for the intricacies of managing type 1 diabetes and teach them to monitor for changes in their blood sugars and how to respond.

Our clinical social workers and psychologist meet with patients with pre-diabetes and their families in order to help them adjust to the diagnosis of diabetes. They are available to help families and kids with diabetes related issues at any time, both during clinic visits and outside of regularly scheduled appointments.

For qualifying patients in stage-2 of type 1 diabetes onset, clinical infusion of Tzield is available at our on-site infusion center. Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) is a infusion therapy that was approved by the FDA in late 2022 for the delay of the full onset of type 1 diabetes. Tzield is delivered over the course of 14 days, through 30-minute daily infusions. Your provider will discuss your options with you should you medically qualify for this groundbreaking therapy.

Learn more about Tzield.

Early T1D Clinic

To schedule an appointment, please call:

303-724-2323

Questions/Referrals:

303-724-4510

Location

Main Clinic

Anschutz Campus - Aurora

1775 Aurora Ct. Aurora, CO 80045

Directions and Parking Information

Barbara Davis Center (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

1775 North Aurora Court

Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-2323

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Early T1D Clinic

Clinical Care for Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Type 1 Diabetes Screening Resources for Patients and Families

Screening Resources

Questions about Early T1D Clinic?

Early T1D Clinic Services

Early T1D Clinic

To schedule an appointment, please call:

303-724-2323

Questions/Referrals:

303-724-4510

Location

Main Clinic

Anschutz Campus - Aurora

Barbara Davis Center (SOM)

Early T1D Clinic

Clinical Care for Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Type 1 Diabetes Screening Resources for Patients and Families

Screening Resources

Questions about Early T1D Clinic?

Early T1D Clinic Services

Staging and Rule Out of T1D

Education

Psychosocial Support / Mental Health

Infusions

Long-Term Monitoring

Early T1D Clinic

To schedule an appointment, please call:

303-724-2323

Questions/Referrals:

303-724-4510

Location

Main Clinic

Anschutz Campus - Aurora

Barbara Davis Center (SOM)