What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
2. Causes
The causes of type 1 diabetes are not at all understood. However, we do know that it is often down to an abnormal autoimmune response. This means that the patient’s own immune system is attacking the cells that are responsible for producing insulin. There are also other potential causes of the condition.
One potential underlying cause of type 1 diabetes is viruses. Other environmental factors may also be responsible, such as chemicals and smoke. It is also thought the genetics are a factor in some cases. Not being able to understand the causes well makes it harder for the condition to be cured.
