According to one 1996 study, no. Some children inherit a greater risk of developing type 1. In a study published in 1996, other researchers found that early exposure to cow's milk protein was not associated with type 1 development. But another 1996 study presented evidence that a protein in milk may contribute to the onset of type 1. In sum, the role of cow's milk protein in type 1 diabetes is not known.
Parents can continue to feed dairy products to their children.
Return to the top of the page. Many of the health problems or complications of diabetes are caused by changes in blood ves-sels. These changes often are brought about by the high glucose levels in a diabetic's blood. Sometimes, changes occur in the large blood vessels, like the veins and arteries. The inside lining becomes thick, reducing the space in the vessel.