Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How is it possible that people give themselves diabetes type 1?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
They don't.: The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. In most people with type 1 diabetes, the body's own immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses — mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing (islet) cells in the pancreas. Genetics may play a role in this process, and exposure to certain viruses may trigger the disease.
Answered 12/17/2014
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What type of diet and activitys can make someone get type one diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why are children more likely to get type one diabetes the adults? --why aren't adults more likely to get type one?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What are some cookbooks for children with type one diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please explain what does RSV do to people with type one diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Could people with hypothyroidism get type 1 diabetes or hypoglycaemia?
Is it possible to go blind over night when you have diabetes? I am type 1?
Is it possible for a person to get both diabetes type 1 and 2?
Can a patient with type 1 diabetes , get coronavirus mildly, or is that not possible?
I am a 16 year old diabetic and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one year ago. Do you think they will find and give me a cure in my lifetime?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
