Type 1 Diabetes which is sometimes called juvenile diabetes; it is called this because it often begins in childhood or adolescence. Do not let this be a misconception because adults get diagnosed as well. With this type of diabetes the body does not produce any insulin. In Type 1 diabetes, the person's own immune system begins to attack the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. The cells that are attacked by the immune system will never be produce again. By the time this disorder is diagnosed, the damage to the insulin creating cells is complete and irreversible. Most of the symptoms do not occur until all the cells are destroyed.
Currently there is no known prevention for Type 1 Diabetes, but there are ongoing studies that are exploring ways to prevent diabetes in those who are more likely to develop it. They are testing siblings and parents with the disease to see if they have islet cell antibodies; if this antibody is present they are more likely to develop the disease, than someone who does not have these antibodies. There also has not been any vaccine developed for diabetes. Most of the symptoms do not occur until all the cells are destroyed. There are certain precautions that you can take to lower a child's risk. For Example in Caucasian population kids who developed the disease were most likely fed cow's whole milk as an infant, and kids who were fed exclusively breast milk did not develop the disease. Doctor's are recommending to breast feed infants who have siblings or parents with the disease. And Limit the child's intake of cow's whole milk.
Type I Diabetes is mostly common in Caucasians, Latino, African-American or other non-Caucasian background.