For individuals who have increased genetic susceptibility for type 1 diabetes, what is the most common environmental trigger for disease expression?

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The risk for developing the disease is increased but appears to require an additional environmental contribution within a susceptible developmental window. Most often, that environmental trigger is a viral infection.

For Individuals Who Have Increased Genetic Susceptibility for Type 1