Type I diabetes affects the cells known as beta cells in the pancreas.  When you have developed type I diabetes your body doesn’t recognize the cells and sees them as invaders and attacks.  This isn’t good because these beta cells are essential for insulin creation.  Insulin creation is critical for survival as it converts sugar and starches that you take in through food into energy.  When the beta cells are killed off by your own body, and the number of beta cells drops too low, you will show signs of diabetes.

You can prevent type I diabetes with a few relatively easy steps.  Whether you’re a parent, relative, friend, etc of someone who is at risk of type I diabetes, you can help them by urging them to eat as healthy as they can.  There are lots of alternatives out there today to rid your cupboards of junk food.  With everything you see on the news today about partially hydrogenated oils and fat, you should be running toward the fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery store.

Another step that can be taken to prevent type I diabetes is physical activity.  Even something as little as a 20-30-minute walk each day will help keep your body in shape and your immune system healthy.  Everything little physical activity you can incorporate into your daily routine is obviously better than doing nothing at all in that area of your life.  Although the above suggestions of healthy eating and exercise can’t cure diabetes, they’re great precautionary steps that can be taken to arm yourself against this disease!

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