ladydresden
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Hey there. So we all know that t1 is a giant pain in your life. In scientific terms, a lot of progress has been made in the last decade or so by studying the genetic factors involved and how environmental factors can act as triggers for the disease progression. As far as we can tell t1 diabetes can be classed as an autoimmune disease. The most convincing studies at the moment suggest that a change in gene expression in the beta-cells of the pancreas cause a production of chemicals called cytokines that are activators of the immune system.
So, if you have some mutations in theses cells or an environmental factor causes a change in their gene expression, you are much more likely to develop t1 diabetes.
I realise this is a very technical answer but for me having as much information as possible helps me to deal with the day to day hassle of t1. If you can understand how everything is working, then we may be getting closer to a cure.
If you want to know more this paper is useful.
http://www.plosgenetics.org/article/inf ... en.1002552
So, if you have some mutations in theses cells or an environmental factor causes a change in their gene expression, you are much more likely to develop t1 diabetes.
I realise this is a very technical answer but for me having as much information as possible helps me to deal with the day to day hassle of t1. If you can understand how everything is working, then we may be getting closer to a cure.
If you want to know more this paper is useful.
http://www.plosgenetics.org/article/inf ... en.1002552