RESEARCH PROJECTS
 

 

 
The ASRIS activities are based towards type 1 diabetes prediction and prevention with the ultimate aim of its possible eradication (primary prevention). The unique setting  is the island of Sardinia where type 1 diabetes risk is strikingly high, with Finland's reaching the toppest risks of the world. The main project is named 'Hot & Cold Spots' and is made of the following subprojects:
 

 

 
 
 
 
  • Prevention studies (TRIGR)
 
 
  • Other forms of childhood diabetes (MODY)
 
  • Autoimmune diabetes of the adult (LADA, NIRAD)