Type 1 diabetes: the causes and genetic factors and its relationship to the second type

Type 1 diabetes is a self -immune disease in which the immune system attacks the pancreatic cells responsible for insulin production, which leads to a complete decrease in it. The disease usually appears accompanied by symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination and fatigue. Infection factors include genetic readiness and environmental stimuli such as viral infections, which makes understanding these factors essential to improving diagnostic and management strategies. Dr. Muhammad al -Sufyani, a consultant of deaf and sugar glands at King Saud University, for diabetes of the first type, referring to two basic factors, the most important of which are the genetic or susceptible factor in terms of genes and genetics, as we note people more vulnerable to type 1 diabetes compared to others. However, the genetic symptom alone is not sufficient for the occurrence of injury, it is clear that there is a factor other than genetic and unknown or scientifically proven. From a scientific perspective, the immune system begins to produce antibodies that fight cells responsible for insulin secretion from the pancreas. To this day, medicine is still ignorant of the reason for the production of these antibodies, with some hypotheses, which link this imbalance with certain viral infections.

Dr. Al -Sufyani to the reason for the concentration of the disease in the Gulf states, where the inhabitants of these countries – most of them – share parts of the genetic composition, which confirms the importance of the genetic factor and the role of genetic ability in the occurrence of type 1 diabetes. Contrary to what some believe, this type can affect all people of all age groups. The genetic factor does not negate the possibility of its occurrence among adults or elderly.

Speaking of the relationship between type 1 and second diabetes, Dr. Al -Sufyani is that, despite the similarity of the symptoms of high blood sugar levels, they are different in terms of causes and mechanisms. Diabetes often begins to resist the body of insulin – despite the presence of insulin secretion from the pancreas – and in many cases it is associated with a lifestyle that may be unhealthy in some individuals. With the passage of time, this type may begin to influence the pancreas, especially if insulin resistance continues for many years, it begins with weakness gradually, which requires the need for insulin after a period of time. He continues, explaining that even with the use of insulin therapy, this type does not turn into type 1 diabetes due to the absence of antibodies.

Type 1 diabetes is a complex condition resulting from the interaction of genetic and environmental factors, and requires careful management management. Although food does not cause type 1 diabetes, it plays a decisive role in its management. Compared to the second type, the first type remains less common but requires extensive medical interventions. Through continuous research and improvement of health care, the quality of life of people with this disease can be improved and its effects on society can be reduced.