Scientists are currently working hard to develop methods for diabetes prevention. It is known that type-2 diabetes can be prevented through diet and exercise; however researchers are looking for ways to prevent type-1 diabetes as well. Since type-1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas, the diabetes prevention studies are usually centered on finding ways to prevent further destruction of the “islet cells”. Clinical trials are also being performed on people who are at high risk for the disease. According to MayoClinic.com, you can find out more information about the studies on diabetes and prevention from TrialNet, which conducting studies on the genetic causes of the disease.

Recently CBS news released a story about a Winnipeg doctor who wants to give a vitamin to newborns with a high risk of developing Type 1 diabetes to possibly prevent them from …