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[–] TheStapler 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

The vast majority have type 2 diabetes

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[–] g33k3ss ago 

True, but I have to advocate for my skinny, diabetic son. And for myself, since I don't want anyone thinking I "gave" him diabetes (other than my shitty genes).

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[–] Siacca [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Type 1 diabetes is usually caused by an autoimmune disorder. Having it somewhere in the family means that you're at a slightly higher risk than the general public, but not by much. Doctors still don't know the inheritance pattern for it or what genes are responsible. They still haven't even figured out how autoimmune disorders work. (I've studied immunology and genetics. It's an absolute nightmare.) Even with a full set of genes that put someone at a higher risk, there's still no guarantee they'll get type 1 diabetes, and at the same time there are people without the genes that will still develop it.

The only thing for certain is that type 1 isn't the individual's fault. That one just kind of happens.

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[–] LordoftheBeetus ago 

People know this. You just like to make things about you.