ENDIA

Australia's largest study into the cause of type 1 diabetes. Recruitment to the study is now complete. Find out more at www.endia.org.au and Harry B.

Recruitment to the ENDIA Study has closed. The ENDIA (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity) study is looking into what contributes to the development of Type 1 Diabetes in early childhood. Type 1 Diabetes in children is twice as common as it was 20 years ago. This is because our environment has changed and at-risk children are more likely to develop Type 1 Diabetes. If we can understan

d exactly what in the environment is harmful or protective, we can develop strategies to prevent Type 1 Diabetes. We believe that children are exposed to these environmental triggers very early in life, perhaps even before they are born. Accordingly, the ENDIA study has recruited 1511 participants across Australia from the pregnancy or up to 6 months of age that have a first-degree relative (i.e. baby's Mum, Dad or older sibling) with Type 1 Diabetes. ENDIA is an observational investigation and does not involve any study medications or treatments. Further information is available on the ENDIA website at www.endia.org.au. This research has been supported by JDRF Australia, JDRF-I, Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative in Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes and the Leona M. Helmsley Charitable Trust. Please note, comments and opinions made by others are not necessarily endorsed by the ENDIA Study Team. All content posted by the ENDIA Team has had ethical approval for public view. Thanks for your interest in finding the causes of Type 1 Diabetes!

02/09/2026

Big thanks to Riley and Scarlett for participating in the ENDIA Study.

Each ENDIAN is awarded with a weighty gold shiny medal. It’s a small token for a big contribution to our type 1 diabetes research.

30/08/2026

Renee! We can’t rave enough about how much we appreciate your, and your mum’s help with ENDIA’s type 1 diabetes research.

You rocked the study visits and sample collection.

Thank you for everything you have done to help us in our quest to find the causes of type 1 diabetes so we can then find ways to prevent it in the future.

27/08/2026

Excellent Emily braves her final blood test with the ENDIA Study Team in WA.

She joined ENDIA because her big sister lives with — and that same big sister has been by her side every step of the way, even holding her hand during blood tests. That's love right there. 💓

A huge thank you to this young lady, her wonderful family, and to nurses Alex, Alison and Stephanie for making every visit so warm and welcoming.

Together, you've contributed something truly meaningful to our understanding of

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24/08/2026

Gabriel the Great!

He is certainly great in his mother’s eyes and in ours.

We hope he feels great about his contribution to ENDIA’s type 1 diabetes research.

Thank you Gabriel (and mum) for everything.

We look forward to providing you and other ENDIANs with emerging results as they emerge.

21/08/2026

ENDIAN and graduate of the week, Darcy!

His enthusiasm and participation have made him a valuable member of the ENDIA Study community.

Thank you and your family for all your time, information and smiles. Together we hope to one day make type one type none.

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18/08/2026

So long, Lucas! 👋🎉
Energetic, fun, and impossible not to smile around — Lucas has been an absolute light in the ENDIA Study.
We're so grateful to Lucas and his family for everything they've given to our research over the years.
Go enjoy your next adventure, Lucas.
You've already helped make a difference. 💙

15/08/2026

Darcy, has been involved in the from infancy.

His certificate outlines all the visits, poops, wees, swabs and blood samples he has provided as part of this research over the years.

And let us tell you, there were a lot.

Thank you, Darcy! Your information and samples, together with those of other ENDIANs, will help us learn more about the development of so we can find ways to prevent it in the future for generations to come.

12/08/2026

Marvellous Matilda participated in ENDIA via the Regional Program.

She was nurse Sarah’s youngest participant and one of our youngest to graduate at only 5 years of age.

You’re a research star, Matilda. Thank you.

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09/08/2026

Saying goodbye to Ruby from the ENDIA research cohort is tough.

Her bright spirit and endless enthusiasm have delighted us all.

As she starts her next adventure, her love for learning will continue to inspire.

Farewells are bittersweet, but they open new chapters. Best wishes, Ruby!

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06/08/2026

There is a lot of amazingness here.

**Amazing Addison (and her big brother and ENDIAN, Finn, and **amazing parents).

**Amazing nurses, Rose and Jacqui who visited the family in Canberra for Addison’s last ENDIA Study visit.

**Amazing contributions to type 1 diabetes research.

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Women's And Children's Hospital
Adelaide, SA
5006

Website

http://www.endia.org.au/

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