Diseases and Conditions
Type 1 diabetes in children
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Alternative medicine
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children include:
- Family history. Anyone with a parent or siblings with type 1 diabetes has a slightly increased risk of developing the condition.
- Genetics. Certain genes indicate an increased risk of type 1 diabetes.
- Race. In the United States, type 1 diabetes is more common among white children of non-Hispanic descent than among children of other races.
- Certain viruses. Exposure to various viruses may trigger the autoimmune destruction of the islet cells.
