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Environmental Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Development
Antonela Boljat1, Ivana Gunjača1, Ivan Konstantinović1
1Department of Medical Biology, University of Split, School of Medicine, Šoltanska 2, Split, Croatia.
Summary
Environmental factors significantly influence type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) risk. Maternal antihypertensive use during pregnancy and early life dietary factors like cow's milk introduction are key risk factors for T1DM development.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) development is influenced by genetic susceptibility and environmental factors.
- While some environmental triggers are known, a comprehensive understanding of T1DM-associated factors remains incomplete.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between a wide array of environmental factors and the risk of developing T1DM.
- To identify specific maternal and early childhood environmental exposures linked to T1DM.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study design was employed, comparing 249 individuals with T1DM to 255 healthy controls.
- Data collection focused on risk factors during pregnancy and the early life period of the child.
- Statistical analysis evaluated associations between various environmental factors and T1DM risk.
Main Results:
- Maternal antihypertensive intake during pregnancy and stressful life events were linked to increased T1DM risk.
- Early introduction of cow's milk, higher carbohydrate/meat consumption, and childhood stress were associated with higher T1DM risk.
- Conversely, hypertension and earlier fruit introduction showed a protective association with T1DM risk.
Conclusions:
- This study confirms numerous environmental factors associated with T1DM development.
- Maternal antihypertensive intake during pregnancy emerged as a significant factor, expanding knowledge on T1DM environmental triggers.
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