It will make all the difference. These are lot of practical support to be found there. In addition, please feel free to use the great resource of parents, chats, stories and information here at Children with Diabetes. There's months of reading there when you've got bits of time to chip away at it. Your family sure has a lot of them and there is probably some genetic predisposition that is passed along.
Current information suggests that something in the environment then acts as a trigger.
As we understand more about the human immune system and the HLA genetics systems, we'll have more answers. For now, however, it would be best for you to ask this question to either your own doctor or your daughter's diabetes team since they would both know what is available in your area. The genetics department will know what studies your family might qualify for. Comments and Feedback . Privacy statement .