Question
How is type 1 diabetes in children treated? The child is only 5 years old, doesn’t like to eat, is thin, and after examination, it was found to have type 1 diabetes. Why would such a young child get this disease?
Answer
Type 1 diabetes in children, although not common, may be associated with viral infections, dietary factors, and genetic predisposition. Viral infections such as the common cold or mumps may trigger diabetes; early exposure to cow’s milk in infants may increase the risk of developing the condition; genetic factors are also significant, as parents may carry genetic predispositions that have not yet manifested in their children but still have a certain chance of being passed on to the next generation.