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HealthChildren have a 50% lower risk of type 1 diabetes based on these parental traits
Previous studies have indicated maternal type 1 diabetes might offer some protection against the condition in early life
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/08/child-1.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Previous studies have indicated maternal type 1 diabetes might offer some protection against the condition in early life
Joshua Shavit