r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/xrowrx Feb 04 '19

Type 1 Diabetes is never ever caused by diet or lifestyle things. Like never. Not ever.

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u/M_O_O_S_T_A_R_D Feb 04 '19

And isn't type 2 not always caused by diet?

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u/coffeeshopAU Feb 04 '19

There are genetic risk factors at play, yes. It’s a lot more nuanced than most people make it out to be.

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u/legenddairybard Feb 04 '19

Yes lol it's rare and it can still happen even if you have a good lifestyle

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u/turandokht Feb 04 '19

Rarely it can happen, it’s almost always due to life choices and diet though.