A research team has identified a new gene that likely affects a child's chances of developing type 1 diabetes. The chronic disease-which affects about 2 million people in the U.S. and is diagnosed in 13,000 children each year-is an autoimmune disorder, in which disease-fighting cells attack pancreatic cells that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. ...
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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for Diabetes]
Why this Blog?
Shortly after my 12 year old nephew was diagnosed with Diabetes 1, I started this blog for he and his mother. There is so much to learn and so much to know and so many unanswered questions. My hope is that it provides a place for knowledge and healing. To your health nephew!
Love Always-
Hannah
Love Always-
Hannah
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