Type 1 Diabetes Case Study

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I have a similar situation with Dr. Perone my dad was born with Diabetes type 1. It is something that has impacted him and as well as our family. My parents constantly worry about my sisters and I since our risk of getting diabetes is higher. I remember when my little sister was born the whole family was worried that she would be diagnosed but luckily, she was not and neither have all my siblings at least for now. The risk of a baby born with Diabetes type 1 in the United States is approximately 1 in 300 to 400 children. The risks of developing diabetes are higher if the parents have type 1. If the father has diabetes it is 1 in 25 and it is 1 in 50 if the mom is diabetic. Type 1 diabetes doesn't emerge exclusively from genetics and environmental

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