Question
A pregnant woman, six months and counting, is worried about her husband’s health issues. After a check-up, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and requires long-term insulin injections. She is concerned about the possibility of passing it on to their soon-to-be-born baby.
Answer
Preventing viral diseases during pregnancy and in the newborn period is a crucial step in preventing Type 1 diabetes. For those with pre-diabetes, nutritional adjustments should be implemented in newborns and infants to prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Additionally, the prevention of Type 1 diabetes focuses on first-degree relatives in high-risk families, aiming to reduce the risk through early preventive measures.