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Question: From Fairfax, Virginia, USA: My husband, who is 25, has type 1 diabetes (onset was at 12 years of age). What are the chances of our children having diabetes? Answer: Assuming that your husband has Type 1A (autoimmune) diabetes, by far the commonest form in a 12 year old Caucasian in North America, the chances of any of your children having the same problem is about 7%. It would be rather smaller if you were the diabetic. DOB Additional comments from Dr. Brink: Current research suggests about a 3-6% risk for children of males and about 2-4% risk for children of females. There is a national US study of potential diabetes in family members called DPT-1 that is ongoing. You should talk to your husband's diabetes doctor since he would know how to contact the nearest DPT-1 testing center if you would like more specific testing done free of charge as part of the DPT-1 study. SB [Editor's comment: A number to call to get more information about the DPT is 1-800-425-8361. WWQ] DTQ-19990804140142 Original posting 29 Oct 1999 Posted to Genetics and Heredity

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