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Return To Diabetes Article Archive   What is the Relationship Between Omega 3 and Type 1 Diabetes? By John Collins It has recently been discovered that fish oil and omega 3 supplements can prevent type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents. Studies have shown that children who are insulin dependent did not manage to receive good amounts of fatty acids from their mother's milk or from infant nutrition formulas when they were growing up and because of this reason they ended up with diabetes. Omega 3 and type 1 diabetes are therefore closely related to each other. You must have heard a lot about the health benefits of fish oil and how it is important for the treatment of many diseases including diabetes. It is true that omega 3 fats protect you against cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, Crohn's disease, arthritis and gallstones. But are omega 3 and type 1 diabetes also related to each other? It has long been established that omega 3 fats reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. They control weight and blood pressure of an individual. As a result of these activities the person who intakes large amounts of omega 3 fats is at reduced risk of developing coronary heart disease. These studies and facts show that omega 3 fats might also be helpful in the prevention and cure of diabetes. Before discussing the details of this connection let's find out what are fats and why they are important for our health. There are basically three types of fats obtained from diet - monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fats. Out of these polyunsaturated fats are considered to be the 'good' fats. Our body is capable of absorbing these fats in the presence of vitamin E and certain other enzymes. These fats are actually required to control cholesterol levels and other problems related to the heart. Fish oil is sometimes linked with weight loss as well. We all know that diabetic patients need to control their weight gain and should also watch their diet for any saturated fat content. Omega 3 supplements are recommended by doctors all over the world to diabetic patients and those with inflammatory diseases like arthritis and cystic acne. However, these patients should consume only recommended dosage of omega 3 fats. Overdose has some side effects associated with it like upset stomach, constipation, headaches, bad mouth taste, skin rash and irritation, and some other similar conditions. It is also advisable to buy only high quality fish oil products to avoid health complications and adverse effects. John Collins is a content editor who focuses on a wide array of niche health topics. His latest website - Natural Dha Fish Oil focuses on omega 3 as a whole, and in particular, a natural product our editors personally use with excellent health results known as - Dha Esters Be sure to check out our Omega 3 Dha Esters of choice, it is the natural supplement we use and recommend to friends and family, and have done for over 3 years. keywords: Relationship between Omega 3 and Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Blood Glucose Monitor

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