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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 329496" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p><strong>Re: Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabe</strong></p><p></p><p>Hi catsymoo <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>I got Type 1 at the age of 26, but no, I didn't have a virus beforehand. I too would LOVE to know the cause of Type 1! It's so frustrating not to know what causes it. When I was first diagnosed I practically interrogated my consultant about the cause! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>She told me that it was very difficult to identify a cause as sometimes the cause is something that happened some years before diabetes revealed itself. She also pointed out that many people get ill before being diagnosed simply because they're run down, with high blood sugars, and so prone to infection and generally feeling like cr*p. </p><p></p><p>I have read about the Cox Sackie virus being investigated as a link, and also a gastro-intestinal virus which can, allegedly, damage the gut and expose the body to 'foreign' particles that wouldn't normally enter the body (thus inititating an immune reaction in those who're genetically susceptible). I've also heard milk implicated and wheat too. My consultant was very reluctant to plump for one cause or another, but finally said she believed there'd probably be more than one cause, and that these causes could include cows' milk in early infancy and/or a virus or bacterial infection. But I guess that until we know for sure, the answer could be anything or even a combination of factors, either together or one after the other.</p><p></p><p>Another interesting factor is why/whether certain people are more prone to auto-immune diseases. Has anyone else heard the theory that those who have the blood group O are more likely to suffer auto-immune conditions? I'm blood group O.</p><p></p><p>I'd love a questionnaire with loads of questions about health history etc, that was looking for the answer to the cause of Type 1. When I was diagnosed, I presumed my consultant would be asking me lots of questions to ascertain any links with other Type 1s in an attempt to get ideas about the causes - but no.... :eh: </p><p></p><p>Every research questionnaire I get about diabetes always asks about family history and is looking at genetics, but none seem to be looking at any environmental causes (ie viruses, food, chemicals etc etc). I find that weird because I was told that Type 1 was 20% genetic, 80% environmental - that is, you need to be born with the 'right' genes, but something environmental causes diabetes to develop. She said it was like being born with a stick of dynamite, but something had to light the touchpaper!</p><p></p><p>(Interesting question btw - I don't post very often but your question spurred me to today)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 329496, member: 39639"] [b]Re: Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabe[/b] Hi catsymoo :) I got Type 1 at the age of 26, but no, I didn't have a virus beforehand. I too would LOVE to know the cause of Type 1! It's so frustrating not to know what causes it. When I was first diagnosed I practically interrogated my consultant about the cause! :D She told me that it was very difficult to identify a cause as sometimes the cause is something that happened some years before diabetes revealed itself. She also pointed out that many people get ill before being diagnosed simply because they're run down, with high blood sugars, and so prone to infection and generally feeling like cr*p. I have read about the Cox Sackie virus being investigated as a link, and also a gastro-intestinal virus which can, allegedly, damage the gut and expose the body to 'foreign' particles that wouldn't normally enter the body (thus inititating an immune reaction in those who're genetically susceptible). I've also heard milk implicated and wheat too. My consultant was very reluctant to plump for one cause or another, but finally said she believed there'd probably be more than one cause, and that these causes could include cows' milk in early infancy and/or a virus or bacterial infection. But I guess that until we know for sure, the answer could be anything or even a combination of factors, either together or one after the other. Another interesting factor is why/whether certain people are more prone to auto-immune diseases. Has anyone else heard the theory that those who have the blood group O are more likely to suffer auto-immune conditions? I'm blood group O. I'd love a questionnaire with loads of questions about health history etc, that was looking for the answer to the cause of Type 1. When I was diagnosed, I presumed my consultant would be asking me lots of questions to ascertain any links with other Type 1s in an attempt to get ideas about the causes - but no.... :eh: Every research questionnaire I get about diabetes always asks about family history and is looking at genetics, but none seem to be looking at any environmental causes (ie viruses, food, chemicals etc etc). I find that weird because I was told that Type 1 was 20% genetic, 80% environmental - that is, you need to be born with the 'right' genes, but something environmental causes diabetes to develop. She said it was like being born with a stick of dynamite, but something had to light the touchpaper! (Interesting question btw - I don't post very often but your question spurred me to today) [/QUOTE]
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