
September 16, 1999
Research: Causes and Prevention
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Question from Virginia, USA:
Is there a higher rate of Type 1 diabetes developing in the off-spring of a family with a known history of alcoholism? Several people have told me of circumstances where their daughter or son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and that their father, mother, or grandparents were alcoholics.
Answer:
From: DTeam Staff
The incidence of Type 1A or autoimmune diabetes is not increased in the families of alcoholics.
DOB