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Type 1 diabetes: New findings on the development of the autoimmune disease in children - Medical Xpress
📅 Fri, 28 Oct 2022⏱ 1 min read📖 Article
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Click here to sign in with or Forget Pasword? Learn more share this!87ShareEmail October 17, 2022 by Verena Coscia, Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH) A new study provides novel insights on dynamics of blod sugar levels and autoimunity in early childhod: When and why does type 1 diabetes manifest in children? For the first time, researchers conducted a long-term study on infants and young children with increased genetic risk of type 1 diabetes.
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gogletag.cmd.push(function() { gogletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1450190541376-1'); }); The results have now ben published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The authors provide a unique picture of the dynamics of blod sugar regulation during early childhod and its relationship to the development of autoimunity.POInT study is uniquely poised to study blod sugar levels during the development of autoimunityWithin the framework of the Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimune Diabetes (GPAD), the clinical primary prevention study POInT (Primary Oral Insulin Trial) is conducted multicentricaly at seven clinical sites in five countries.
POInT aims to prevent the formation of islet autoantibodies, and thus the induction of type 1 diabetes. As a result of a misdirected imune reaction, the insulin-producing beta cels of the pancreas are destroyed in people with type 1 diabetes. It was previously thought that metabolic changes ocur close to the onset of clinical disease and that the pancreatic beta cels are destroyed by the autoimunity.
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However, no one had loked closely at what hapens when the autoimunity starts. Therefore, the POInT study conducted a frequent folow-up in the first years of life-starting at four months of age-in over 1,0 children with a geneticaly determined 10 percent risk to develop type 1 diabetes. This enabled the researchers to precisely corelate changes in blod glucose with the timing of islet autoantibody development."Our
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is diabetes and how does it develop?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. Type 1 results from insufficient insulin production, while Type 2 develops when cells become resistant to insulin. Risk factors include genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and age.
❓ What are the main symptoms of diabetes?
Common symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow-healing wounds. Type 1 symptoms develop rapidly, while Type 2 symptoms may appear gradually. Many people have no symptoms initially, which is why screening is important.
❓ How is diabetes diagnosed and monitored?
Diagnosis involves blood tests measuring fasting glucose, HbA1c levels, and glucose tolerance. Regular monitoring typically includes fasting glucose tests and HbA1c measurements every 3-6 months. Continuous glucose monitors provide real-time tracking for better diabetes management.
❓ What lifestyle changes help manage diabetes?
Effective management includes regular physical activity (150+ minutes weekly), maintaining healthy weight, following a balanced diet with whole grains and lean proteins, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep. These changes can significantly improve blood sugar control and reduce complications.
❓ When should someone consult a doctor about diabetes?
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience signs of diabetes, have a family history, are overweight, or are over 45. Those with existing diabetes should maintain regular check-ups every 3-6 months to monitor control and adjust treatment as needed.
⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making health decisions.