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Can type 1 diabetes be prevented?
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No: Since the cause of type 1 diabetes is not known, it is impossible to prevent it. There is a lot of research that is going on and perhaps the cause will be uncovered soon.
Answered 1/6/2015
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No: We don't know the precipitant in any single individual.
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