Latest Theories On The Causes Of Type 1 Diabetes

There is no certain thought as to how type 1 diabetes is contracted. However, it is thought possible that 90% of cases are contracted by a virus, and indeed research has isolated a number of suspected viruses, nearly all of which are thought to be responsible for the common cold. It may well be, that if an individual’s genetic makeup is such, they may contract this disease by simply coming into contact with someone who has a cold.

The 10% of people who do not contract type 1 diabetes in this way, are thought to suffer from an autoimmune disease, which breaks down the individual’s beta cells.

So what are the details here?

Autoimmune disease is a malfunction of the immune system. The immune system tracks down intruders into the body, viruses for example, and destroys them. However, in the case of type 1 diabetes, if the immunce system malfunctions and in this case thinks that the hormone insulin is an unwanted intruder and destroys it, type 1 diabetes is the result.

People with type 1 diabetes have been shown to have variations in their DNA. However, having these variations by no means guarantees you will contract this disease.

Given the research on viruses and the common cold example above, environment plays a significant role in whether or not type 1 diabetes is contracted.

Research has shown that these viruses can attack the pancreas directly. This is because if the virus contains a substance similar to a substance in the pancreas, the immune sytem will then attack the viru, and by association, the pancreas which over a short time causes type 1 diabetes.

Finally, although not yet proven, some scientists think that there may be chemicals in cows milk that cause diabetes. This is another area of research that is yet to be properly explored.

The article author has been diagnosed with diabetes for over 3 years now, and is well acquainted with the difficulties to poses.

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