Unfortunately, type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented. However, researchers are currently studying various options for prevention in people who have early signs of type 1 diabetes. The hope is that someday, people who are just starting to develop the islet cell damage that characterizes type 1 diabetes can be identified and an intervention can be used to prevent the death of these insulin-producing cells.
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