introducing food at 6 months increases chances of T1 diabetes?

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Did anyone see this research?

It makes me feel gutted as i am ebf my baby we decided to wait till 6 months due to family history of asthma and eczema have just got to six months. Was actually feeling quite proud then read this?

Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts?

thanks.

Link?

I haven't seen the research but honestly I wouldn't think twice about it.

You will soon notice that whatever decisions you make as a parent some 'research' will suggest it could cause problems. The problem with research, especially when looking at babies and young children, is it is quite hard to discount all other variables which sometimes makes the research quite questionable anyway.

Do what you think is best for your child. With regards weaning you have followed the current guidelines so certainly no need to feel guilty about that.

I googled. It seems to only be a risk if the child has a genetic vulnerability to T1 diabetes. Most children do not.

Bollocks in my most humble of opinions.

thanks both. I am sorry I live in the dark ages and can't link!!

You are right though there will always be some research suggesting problems. My ds has an uncle with T1 diabetes.

It just takes the wind out of my sails when I felt we had done the best thing possible!

It is a small study over 1000 babies but only 56 (i think) with diabetes.

thanks again!

Six months as opposed to what? Earlier? Later?
It's not that hard to link but even if you "can't" can you at least give the info?

Type 1 diabetes is mainly caused by an auto-immune response. It is nothing at all to do with diet of any kind. There can, on rare occasions, be genetic links but as a rule, Type 1 is not hereditary, it's just shitty luck.

it says introducing food pre 4 months and 6 months and after increases risk. they are suggesting best 'window' at about 5 months.

Ah man that's obviously why I'm diabetic nothing to do with the fact that my mum, sister and nan all have various autoimmune diseases....

I would take it with a pinch of salt OP.

So where did you find this 'research'?

that is really interesting thanks randall

link

thanks spottyteacakes!

Ah, DM. I should have known.

Yep Spotty, now you have your answer. Unless you're anywhere near my age and so were probably weaned at 4 months anyway

I think I was weaned at 12 weeks! But was only bf for two weeks so maybe that's why?!

Tbh we can't do anything right can we?

Oh you poor thing. Weaned early, FF, your mother should be taken outside and flogged. Flogged I tell you. How could she wean you according to what was recommended at the time? Terrible parenting.

I think thats sums up how I feel about it you cant do anything right!!

oh well no point worrying about things i can not change now.

I know and she's type 1 too she gave it to me!!

OP the study says it's in those susceptible to type 1 anyway so, assuming your dc isn't, you have nothing to worry about

more info on here

Thanks bruffin.

From a quick skim-read that seems to re-enforce that 6 months is optimum. There's this bit about Type 1 diabetes and how very early weaning or very late weaning could in rare occasions trigger and auto-immune response in those already at risk. It's all very non-specific and vague though.

"Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Recent studies seem to suggest that the introduction of food antigens (including gluten) while infants are still breast-fed, even if the infant is younger than 6 months, may have lasting protective effects against the develop- ment of CD and type 1 diabetes mellitus, and that this may be more important than the absolute time of exposure. An early introduction of gluten (

thanks bruffin. just had a quick look through and recommends food by 26 weeks which we will be doing - at 26 weeks, but still by 26 weeks.

will have a proper read of that later. thanks

This is the conclusion on the subject.

" It is prudent to avoid both early (

so basically I can calm down!

Absolutely

sounds good to me! thank you!