Young Type 1 Diabetics Benefit From Exercise(Page 2) Heart disease is the leading killer of people with diabetes. Nearly two out of three children with type 1 diabetes have one or more heart disease risk factors. By the time they reach their 20s, they are five times more likely to die from cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease than their peers. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in every 400 to 600 children and teens has type 1 diabetes. More information To learn more about children with type 1 diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association. Related Links
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