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I'm surprised that the site's information on the causes of type 1 diabetes, particularly its genetic causes, omits any reference to hereditary haemochromatosis. This is one of the most common genetic diseases among northern European populations. It can lead to iron overload in the body which, if...

I was diagnosed a year ago.My diabetes is a consequence of hereditary haemochromatosis causing iron overload and pancreatic damage amongst other things. I use insulin four times a day together with two 500mg Metformin tablets.Treatment for the haemochromatosis comprises weekly venesection i.e...