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TYPE-1 Causes and Nutritional Approaches Diabetes Mellitus Type-1 affects 1 in 300 people in the United States according to large epidemiological studies. About 5% of people with diabetes in general have type 1. It is an autoimmune disease with many possible causes where the immune system attacks the beta cells of the pancreas. This results in either complete destruction of the function of beta cells or partial destruction leading to an inability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin and amylin. Without adequate insulin supply, blood sugar remains very high causing vascular damage, neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney damage, and other complications. Amylin is a peptide hormone that is co-secreted with insulin from the beta cells which slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety, thereby preventing post-prandial (after meal) glucose spikes. So, not only does one not produce enough insulin to control blood sugar, but one also loses some of the ability to feel full and some of the ability to self-prevent spikes in blood sugar. The majority of cases of type 1 diabetes are diagnosed at a young age, which is why it was once referred to as juvenile diabetes, but it can be diagnosed at any age. Page 40 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com