Patient's question:
What causes Type 1 diabetes? I recently found out I have Type 1 diabetes after a check-up at the hospital. The doctor said it's not too serious yet, and mentioned that this type of diabetes has a higher chance of being inherited across generations?Doctor's answer:
The main causes of type 1 diabetes include intergenerational genetic factors, viral infections, etc. Type 1 diabetes is primarily caused by the complete destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in a complete loss of insulin production function. It is recommended that children undergo regular follow-up tests, take medication on time, engage in appropriate activities, strictly follow a diabetic diet, maintain a positive mood, get adequate rest, and avoid excessive fatigue.