Causes of Type 1 Diabetes : Reducing Your Risk

Diabetes mellitus type 1 (also known as type 1 diabetes) is a form of diabetes mellitus in which not enough insulin is produced. The lack of insulin results in high blood sugar levels. The classical symptoms are frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, and weight loss. Additional symptoms may include blurry vision, feeling tired, and poor healing. Symptoms typically develop over a short period of time.

The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. It however is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include having a family member with the condition. The underlying mechanism involves an autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Diabetes is diagnosed by testing the level of sugar or A1C in the blood. Type 1 diabetes may be distinguished from type 2 by autoantibody testing

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5 causes

Protective Factors	Studies
Minor Protective Factor Nuts & Peanuts Nutrition	1 study Higher nut intake is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular... Study in 2016 -59% with Low evidence in 10 years 819,448 subjects

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Risk Factors	Studies
Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage	3 studies Ischaemic heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, and cow milk A1 beta-casein Study in 2003 +92% with Moderate evidence in 20 years First Infant Formula Type and Risk of Islet Autoimmunity in The En... Study in 2016 +57% with Low evidence in 7 days 8,676 subjects Cow's Milk Exposure and Type I Diabetes Mellitus: A critical overvi... +50% with High evidence
Risk Factor Hydrolized formula (Co... Nutrition	1 study First Infant Formula Type and Risk of Islet Autoimmunity in The En... Study in 2016 +57% with High evidence in 7 days 8,676 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Enterovirus infection Digestive system	1 study Detection of enteroviruses in stools precedes islet autoimmunity by... Study in 2017 +50% with Moderate evidence in 1 year 1,673 subjects

Outcomes	References
Strong Risk Factor Mortality Musculoskeletal system	1 study A 7-Year Prospective Study of Sense of Humor and Mortality in an Ad... Study in 2010 +386% with High evidence in 7 years 66,140 subjects
Risk Factor Candida (Fungus) Lymphatic system	1 study Prevalence and risk factors for vaginal Candida colonization in wom... Study in 2002 +240% with Moderate evidence 101 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Colorectal Cancer Digestive system	1 study Diabetes Mellitus and the Incidence of Colorectal Cancer: An Update... Study in 2012 +26% with High evidence 3,659,341 subjects