T1 on the rise

[skb]

Studies have shown a rapid increase in new cases of type 1 diabetes worldwide. However, scientists and researchers have struggled to identify a direct cause. Many have questioned if changes in the environment or lifestyle have impacted the disease. In a newly released review paper published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, faculty from the Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical Campus examined whether any environmental exposures can explain why type 1 diabetes is on the rise.

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[foxl]

Someone in one of my FB groups suggested this due to cell phones ... I suspect it is chemical exposure -- endocrine disruptors are everywhere, including foods and cosmetics.  Additionally, I suspect (with little evidence) that T2d and hyperglcemia may initiate beta cell stress and distress, which initiates the autoimmune response.  People get hysterical at that possibility, however ...

[Grammabear]

Someone in one of my FB groups suggested this due to cell phones ... I suspect it is chemical exposure -- endocrine disruptors are everywhere, including foods and cosmetics.  Additionally, I suspect (with little evidence) that T2d and hyperglcemia may initiate beta cell stress and distress, which initiates the autoimmune response.  People get hysterical at that possibility, however ...

Interesting thoughts and wouldn't it be wonderful if someone somewhere could figure out why so many are falling prey to this disease?

[skb]

I suspect it is chemical exposure -- endocrine disruptors are everywhere, including foods and cosmetics.

Hi Linda,

Good to see you back and posting again. Please visit everyday and enlighten us with your knowledge and experience.

Coming to endocrine disruptors, I heard a short video clip yesterday on a WhatsApp group which I am happy to share here. I think he makes a lot of sense.