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Causes of Childhood Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Explained

If you’d like to know why diabetes is becoming such a serious concern in India , start by reading our earlier post:  https://wecare4all.blogspot.com/2025/11/indias-growing-diabetes-challenge-wake.html What Is Childhood Diabetes? Childhood diabetes mainly comes in two forms — Type 1 and Type 2,  and they develop for very different reasons.  Understanding these differences helps parents provide better care and support for their children. Type 1 Diabetes – When the Body’s Immune System Makes a Mistake In Type 1 diabetes , the body’s defense system (immune system) mistakenly attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin — the hormone that controls blood sugar. Without insulin, the body cannot use sugar for energy, and blood sugar levels rise. This type is usually caused by a mix of genetic factors and sometimes environmental triggers such as viral infections. Important Note: Type 1 diabetes is not caused by diet, lifestyle, or eating sweets . It’s an aut...