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To get type 1 Diabetes you must inherit a predisposition to the disease but there must also be something in your environment to trigger it. Unlike type 2 diabetes, to get type 1 you must inherit risk factors from both parents. More info can be found on diabetes.org.
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Why do some kids get diabetes when they are young?
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children. The exact reason has not understood yet but it is most probably caused by inherited mutant genes or environmental triggers such as diet. The majority of children who develop Type 1 don't have a family history of diabetes.
What is the causative agent of diabetes?
The cause of Type 1 Diabetes is unclear but Type 2 Diabetes comes from an unhealthy lifestyle. Pregnant women may also have a form known as Gestational Diabetes that occurs due to their condition.
What Diseases caused due to deficiency of insulin?
Type 1 diabetes
Would the diabetes type 2 diet work for those who have type 1?
Medications for Type 1 diabetes can be used on a patient with Type 2 diabetes and visa versa. This is the same with diets. However, you must take caution by speaking with your doctor about which diet plan is the best for your current condition.
What are the differences between the two types of diabetes?
There are several different types of diabetes, however the most common are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes typically has an onset before the age of 20. Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults and is usually the result of poor diet and lifestyle rather than a specific condition.
Why did Nick Jonas get his sickness?
Nick Jonas has type I (insulin dependent) diabetes. He has figured it out when he was about 13. They noticed bad behavior and he was drinking lots of waterI feel so bad for Nick with his diabetes but he inspires us all he is a great role-model i Love Nick & i only found out he had type 1 diabetes around 2008 or 2009!he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
How does diabetes affect the people that have it?
It depends which type of diabetes the person is suffering from. Type 1 diabetes is inherited - and usually controlled by daily insulin injections. Type 2 is easier to control by dietary changes. Diabetes mainly affects four parts of the body :- 1) Eye 2) Heart 3) Kidney 4) Foot. It varies from person to person with diabetes,which one will be affected,reasons being hereditary,gene factor,life style etc.
What is one condition that could result if an autoimmune disease destroyed the cells of the pancreas?
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Can you be a jockey if you have type 1 diabetes?
Of course. With type 1 diabetes, you can still do anything.
What is a condition in which the body is unable to produce or use insulin?
We call this condition diabetes. The disease can be something that you are born with and this is called Type 1. If it happens later in life, it is called Type 2.
Diabetes In Children?
Diabetes in children is usually type 1 diabetes, but there has been a surge in type 2 diabetes being diagnosed in children. The obesity epidemic and low levels of activity are both contributing to higher rates of diabetes.
How many types of diabetic?
The types of Diabetes are type 1 with sub type -brittle diabetes, type 2 and juvenile diabetes, type 3 (under research) , and Gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
