Re: Genetic Mutation Found That Is Major Contributor To Type 1 Diabetes


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Posted by Renee on 09:48:40 2006/07/13

In Reply to: Genetic Mutation Found That Is Major Contributor To Type 1 Diabetes posted by Sarah


Yes, Sarah, there is a genetic component and also antibody tests. However, THERE IS NO WAY TO PREDICT WHETHER SOMEONE WILL BECOME T1. And there is certainly no way to predict whether someone's offspring will get T1. That was my point.

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