Family Factors and Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Isn't Type 1 Diabetes Genetic? There are a combination of genes that are more common in those with type 1 diabetes. But according to a research study published in the ejournal Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, less than 10% of those who have the genetic predisposition to type 1 diabetes will actually develop the disease. There are certain autoantibodies that develop, usually in childhood, prior to the development of type 1 diabetes showing a trigger by some other factors.
What Triggers Can Lead to Type 1 Diabetes in Children? There are no clearly defined factors and no one specific trigger that specifically leads to the development of type 1 diabetes. Scientists believe it may be a combination of triggers that is not necessarily the same for everyone who develops type 1 diabetes. You can read my article Childhood Risks of Developing Type 1 Diabetes to find out more about genetic and environmental risks.
What Family Factors Could Lead to Type 1 Diabetes in Children? Scientist also believe certain situational family factors might trigger type 1 diabetes in children.
Extreme Psychological Stress . It was once believed that stress could be a trigger for developing type 1 diabetes, but that is not the case. However, once a child has developed type 1 diabetes, extreme psychological stress can make symptoms worse.
Maternal Age during Pregnancy . There seems to be an increased risk for children developing type 1 diabetes if the mother became pregnant at younger than the age of 25 or older than the age of 35.
Excess Maternal Weight Gain during Pregnancy . Excessive weight gain during pregnancy not only increases the risk that the child will develop type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it also increases the risk that the mother will develop any type of diabetes.
Maternal Development of Infection or Pre-eclampsia during Pregnancy . There seems to be an increased risk of children developing type 1 diabetes if their mother developed an infection or pre-eclampsia during the pregnancy.
Family Factors and Type 1 Diabetes in Children. Researchers still haven't found any specific triggers to the development of type 1 diabetes. Many environmental and family factors are foind to possibly be triggers, but no research study has been conclusive as of yet. Until then, scientist will be looking at all angles for the connection between environmental and family factors and type 1 diabetes in children.
SOURCES:
M. Knip & H. K. Akerblom; Environmental factors in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus; Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes - Thieme eJournals
Jolynne M Hudnell; Childhood Risks of Developing Type 1 Diabetes; Yahoo! Contributor Network
REFERENCES:
Polly J Bingley; Influence on maternal age at deliver and birth order on risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood: prospective population based family study; BMJ
David S. Ludwig and Janet Currie; Limited Pregnancy Weight Gain Could Benefit Infants' Health; www.diabetes.org
Published by Jolynne M Hudnell
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4 Comments
Post a CommentGreat work on a serious topic.
Excellent info, thanks Jolynne.... :o)
good health info
Exceptionally well done my friend. These are important facts to pay close attention to in one of the worst conditions known to us; that of diabetes. Great job.