Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune system makes a mistake and targets the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas for destruction. The Bart's-Oxford (BOX) Family Study is an observational population-based study following young people with type 1 diabetes and their relatives. We are dedicated to understanding the causes of type 1 diabetes with the ultimate goal of future prevention.

This video gives an overview of our research project: Understanding the causes of type 1 diabetes.

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