What are the chances of my 2 year old daughter to develop type 1 diabetes?
JazyJas asked:
Both my husband and sister in law have type 1 diabetes. My husband develop type 1 diabetes when he was 5 years old, but his identical twin did not. His younger sister developed type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old.
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Both my husband and sister in law have type 1 diabetes. My husband develop type 1 diabetes when he was 5 years old, but his identical twin did not. His younger sister developed type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old.
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December 4th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
No one knows for certain what causes Type 1 diabetes, but one of the theories is genetics. Since your husband has been living with it most of his life, he is aware of the signs – thirst, lessening of appetite, weight loss, frequent *********. It is entirely possible that your daughter could become a Type 1, but it’s also possible she won’t. IMO, the best thing to do is to make sure your pediatrician is aware of the family history and to keep an eye on your daughter for signs of the disease without frightening her. I have three grown children and only one is a Type I, diagnosed at 12 years. No one in either my husband’s family or mine has Type I either. There’s not much rhyme or reason to it but it might make you feel better to familiarize yourself with more detailed info at the jdf website. Good luck!
December 7th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I wouldn’t worry too much about it, just be aware of sugars and starch. Of all the people who get diabetes, 95% have type II, only 5% get type I.
By the way, have you heard about Byetta? Be positive, worrying will not help, you’re in our prayers.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Some say Type 1 diabetes is actually an auto-immune disorder. Your immune system mistakenly attacks your pancreas. Later, these diabetics are watched by their doctors for developing Hashimotos disease (thyroid )- another auto-immune disorder. Some say it could have been a virus that attacked the pancreas. Either way, your best defense is keeping a “clean body” Lots of water, fiber, RAW foods, antioxidants, colon and liver cleansing, etc. It CANNOT be reversed, unlike Type II, which can be controlled by diet, or losing weight sometimes.
December 12th, 2008 at 2:17 am
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Hope this can help you. Take care. GBU