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Unfortunately not yet. Vaccines provide protection only for specific viral diseases. Diabetes is not a viral disease, so it does not have a vaccine. Childhood, or type A diabetes, cannot be prevented. Type 2, or adult onset diabetes occurs in people who are obese and sometimes also those with a genetic predisposition (runs in your family). The best way to avoid type 2 diabetes is by eating a healthy diet and excersising.
What else can I help you with?
Is diabetes more preventable than farsightedness?
Yes, diabetes is generally considered more preventable than farsightedness. Type 2 diabetes, in particular, can often be prevented through lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and weight management. In contrast, farsightedness (hyperopia) is primarily related to the shape of the eye and is largely determined by genetics, making it less preventable. While certain eye care practices can help manage vision issues, they do not prevent the condition itself.
How can diabetes be prevented?
There is no way (currently known) to prevent diabetes type 1.To prevent diabetes type 2, you need to maintain a healthy diet and you need to exercise. Avoid too many refined (processed) carbohydrates and this includes grains, sugar and products containing sugar. Refined/processed carbohydrate is a major cause of weight gain, obesity, and many diet related diseases. For a list of refined (processed) carbohydrates, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
Which type of diabetes begins in childhood or adolescence?
The first type of diabetes, Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile diabetes), is usually first recognized in children or adolescents and is generally not preventable. In this type of diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin or produces very little. This is the most serious type and requires daily insulin treatment for life to be sustained. About 10% of people with diabetes have this type.
Can diabetes be harmful?
In depends on the definition of harmful, but if by harmful it is meant causing harm to the person that has diabetes then the answer is yes. In extreme cases loss of eyesight can occur as well as circulation probelms ending in amputation of toes or even feet. However diabetes is preventable and once contracted is treatable and even curable.
Where can I receive information about monitoring children's diabetes?
Your child can receive diabetes education from there pediatrician. They can also get info from a local diabetes clinic or doctor. Childhood diabetes is becomming more and more common in children.
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