Scientists from New York University School of Medicine have discovered an association between areas with an abundance of fast food swaps and type 1 diabetes in children and adults. This finding is interesting because typically type 1 is not associated with cultural influences.
“Our research suggests that an adverse food environment has an important influence in type 1 diabetes, and a more thorough investigation of genetics, health behaviours and cultural influences should be considered for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.”
As we continue to research the link between diabetes and culture, it is important to consider what factors may have an influence on a patients lifestyle and what may put them at risk.
Learn more: Fast food availability linked to increase type 1 diabetes prevalence in New York – Journal of Endocrine Society
