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Type 1 Diabetes is the type of diabetes that affects 90 o 95% of children under the age of 16. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas is not able to produce insulin. The body's immune system attacks one of its organs and the insulin producing cells are destroyed. You can read more about these causes at http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/diabeteschildren.htm
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Does McDonalds cause diabetes for children?
Yes.. It causes alot worse things then that like cancers.
Will a type one diabetic male produce children with type one diabetes?
The children yes do have a chance to get Diabetes but they will not definitely get it. Diabetes can skip generations.
What causes diabetes in farm animals?
Diabetes is a human disease, not an animal disease.
What is junivinile diabetes?
Juvenile diabetes is diabetes that results in younger children and teens. It is diabetes that happens before the normal age.
Is diabetes a fungal disease?
There is no evidence that diabetes is a fungal disease. The causes of type 1 diabetes are unknown.
Can children have diabetes?
Yes they can
What are treatment options for children with diabetes?
Treatment options for children with diabetes include medication, insulin, diet changes and exercise. You can get more information about treatment options for diabetes in children at the Mayo Clinic website.
What are the statistics of diabetes 1 compared to diabetes 2?
According to diabetes.org 25.8 million children and adults in the United States about 8.3% of the population have diabetes. About 1 in every 400 children have type 1 diabetes. http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/
What are the causes of childhood diabetes?
It is actually unknown as to what specifically causes diabetes during childhood. It is generally understood to be a combination of environmental factors and genetics.
Does the causes of diabetes ever change?
The causes of diabetes aren't entirely known. Some are born with it and others develop it due to poor eating habits. You can control your diabetes by eating healthy and exercising.
What are common causes of diabetes?
A person gets diabetes when their body is unable to regulate their blood sugar. However, specific causes depend on which type of diabetes a person has. For more information, visit: http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabetes-overview-facts
What camps are available for children with pediatric diabetes?
The best recognized one is the Diabetes Camp at Miami Children's Hospital. You can look at their program here: http://www.mch.com/page/EN/2031/Endocrinology-and-Diabetes/Diabetes-Camp.aspx
