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Also, people with genetic susceptibility to autoimmune thyroid diseases often are also genetically susceptible to type 1 diabetes showing an interesting thyroid link to the picture. Supporting the thyroid may be of some help to type 1 diabetics. The most important statement as to the genetic causes of T1D that I have found is this: "Genes located within the HLA class II region on chromosome 6p21 account for approximately 50% of genetic risk for T1D" (Wherrett et al., 2009). 23andme.com is one way to get all of your raw genetic data, which may then be plugged into different websites like geneticgenie. org that can interpret some of the data for you. Vitamin D Deficiency A meta-analysis published in 2013 in the journal Nutrients stated, "… vitamin D intake during early life may be associated with a reduced risk of type 1 diabetes." A study in 2008 found that incidences of type 1 diabetes were higher at higher latitudes with lower UVB radiation (Mohr et al., 2008). Higher latitudes get less sunlight, generally. The less sun, the less vitamin D your body produces. Pregnant mothers may want to consume at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day to ensure that their levels are high enough and 1,000 IU for infants is a safe and effective level for baby to consume as well. However, talk to your naturopath or holistic pediatrician to see what levels they recommend. Celiac disease, enterovirus infections in childhood, and the overuse of antibiotics may trigger the disease as well. Abby's Magazine - Volume 6 Issue 1 | Page 43