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Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors

There are several risk factors that may make it more likely that you’ll develop type 1 diabetes—if you have the genetic marker that makes you susceptible to diabetes. That genetic marker is located on chromosome 6, and it’s an HLA (human leukocyte antigen) complex. Several HLA complexes have been connected to type 1 diabetes, and if you have one

Type 1 Diabetes Prevention

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 diabet

Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin

Type 1 Diabetes Complications

Type 1 Diabetes Causes

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes Glossary

Type 1 Diabetes FAQ

What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is all about insulin—a lack of the hormone insulin. If you have type 1 diabetes, then your body doesn’t produce enough insulin to handle the glucose in your body. Glucose is a sugar that your body uses for instant energy, but in order for your body to use it properly, you have to have insulin.  

Type 1 Diabetes Facts & Tips

Clinical Trials for Type 1 Diabetes

Different clinical trials help to improve medical care and quality of life of people with type 1 diabetes (also called type 1 diabetes mellitus). Some research studies evaluate ways to prevent and control this endocrine disease.&
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