Type 1 Diabetes Prevention
It’s not preventable right now, but researchers are working on it
Written by Daphne E. Smith PharmD, CDE and Kamiah A. Walker
Reviewed by W. Patrick Zeller MD
Currently, there is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are still working to fully understand what causes or triggers type 1; without fully understanding that, it’s difficult to prevent the disease.
Type 1 diabetes isn’t like type 2 diabetes, which at times can be prevented by taking good care of your body—watching your diet and staying physically fit and active. You can learn more about type 2 prevention in our article.
With type 1 diabetes, you can stave off or prevent the short-term and long-term complications of the disease. By reading our article on type 1 complications, you can learn more about how to stave off or even avoid eye, nerve, kidney, and heart disease.
Last updated on 07/01/09
First published on 07/01/09
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