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Type 1 Diabetes

We hear a lot about obesity and its link to diabetes - an inability of the pancreas to regulate glucose levels in the blood. But Type 1 Diabetes is actually a genetic disease that first shows up in childhood, unrelated to weight or fitness level. It's often called juvenile diabetes, but its effect lasts a lifetime. On Monday we take a look at the causes and treatment of the disease and find out what it's like to live with Type 1 Diabetes.

http://archive.wfpl.org/soa/20100722SOA.mp3

Laura is LPM's Director of Podcasts & Special Projects. Email Laura at lellis@lpm.org.