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Why is there an increase of type 1 diabetes among white youth? it has grown from 24.4 cases per 100,000 in 2002 to 27.4 cases per 100,000 in 2009?
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Unknown: The genetic nature of type one diabetes is well established with an autoimmune mechanism causing the destruction of the islet cells over time. One theory is that vitamin D deficiency may play a role. Studies show mixed results. Is it a toxic environmental exposure? Changing penetrance of susceptibility genes is another leading theory as well.
Answered 10/26/2014
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