A pill that is in the trial stage has the potential to prevent type 1 diabetes for at risk patients. The pill consists of insulin. The simplicity of the idea for preventing this disease is astounding and hopefully in 5-8 years this study will come into fruition.

"Researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC are participating in an international clinical trial currently underway to study the effectiveness of oral insulin in preventing or delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in people at risk for the disease."

Source:Science Daily