Apparently so, according to this new study:
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=17125

“While it is believed the development of type-1 diabetes has some hereditary influences, research also suggests environmental factors—including diet—play a role. Researchers from The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, Colo. report a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with a decreased risk of pancreatic islet autoimmunity, a condition associated with the development of type-1 diabetes.”

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 at 6:37 am and is filed under Diabetes News, Diabetic Health, Food.
Tags: Decrease Diabetes, Diabetes Omega-3, Diabetes Risk, Diabetic Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Type 1 Diabetes.
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