Diabetologia August 2008 PMID 18548227

The association between ultraviolet B irradiance, vitamin D status and incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in 51 regions worldwide.

S B Mohr, C F Garland, E D Gorham, F C Garland

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The groups of discussions express strong agreement with the research's link between UVB exposure and diabetes prevention, using tone and words like 'give your kids more sun' and 'approached zero' to underscore importance. The capacity of the research to influence public health behavior and raise awareness about lifestyle factors contributes to the high impact score.

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Most discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing the link between UVB exposure and lower type 1 diabetes rates.

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Posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing specific studies and urging increased sun exposure for health benefits.

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Many discussions delve into the research details, implications for public health, and personal behaviors, showing deep engagement.

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The discussions highlight perceived significant health impacts, advocating for behavioral changes and recognition of UVB’s role in disease prevention.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the link between ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure, which helps produce vitamin D, and the incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in children across 51 regions globally, finding that higher UVB exposure is associated with lower diabetes rates.
  • It found that regions at higher latitudes, with lower UVB irradiance, tend to have higher rates of childhood type 1 diabetes, and after adjusting for factors like cloud cover, there is a significant inverse relationship between UVB levels and disease incidence.
  • The results support the idea that vitamin D, produced by UVB exposure, may play a role in reducing the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in children, especially in regions with high UVB irradiance where diabetes rates approach zero.]

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⚡️ The Blue Light Diet ⚡️
@BlueLightDiet · X

Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates of type 1 diabetes approached zero in regions worldwide with high UVB irradiance" https://t.co/g5IT3OygeT

May 31, 2023 · 28 likes · 6 shares · 32,159 followers View post →
Jonathan Jarecki
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Type 1 Diabetes Rates for type 1 diabetes were also higher at higher latitudes and close to zero near the Equator (P<0.001). https://t.co/zC3DuzwLnX https://t.co/8PRwUvYHcc

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@ArnonKrongrad @DrJackKruse https://t.co/tbjZeUZXTV

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@BioavailableNd https://t.co/jsb1bhOVr5

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Iz
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@DrJackKruse Look at the similar articles in the abstract. Wow https://t.co/yf5j2KA99a

May 13, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 326 followers View post →
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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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Jonathan Jarecki
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Type 1 Diabetes Rates for type 1 diabetes were also higher at higher latitudes and close to zero near the Equator (P<0.001). https://t.co/zC3DuzwLnX https://t.co/8PRwUvYHcc

Oct 15, 2025 · 5 likes · 1,916 followers View post →
manouska.bsky.social
@manouska.bsky.social · Bluesky

This isn't a coincidence. Diabetes is a LIGHT story not a food one pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18548227/

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Holistic Truth’s
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https://t.co/8jG2hH3ixb #quantumhealing

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Ian
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2 这并非巧合。糖尿病是一个与光线相关的问题,而不是与饮食相关的问题。参考文献:https://t.co/bfggfv5Tri

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RealFoodOptometrist
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@CRYPT0N1TE It’s a study https://t.co/qtABcomloG https://t.co/O1e7c3OwYl

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Matos Wahnon
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@ArnonKrongrad @DrJackKruse https://t.co/tbjZeUZXTV

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@BioavailableNd https://t.co/jsb1bhOVr5

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Dee Lau
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I remembered @DrJackKruse mentioned association with TYIDM and latitude. Only because a few in our Dept did a prelim study on Caucasian children based only on Scandinavian data

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Iz
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RT @Iz77491: @DrJackKruse Look at the similar articles in the abstract. Wow https://t.co/yf5j2KA99a

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Iz
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@DrJackKruse Look at the similar articles in the abstract. Wow https://t.co/yf5j2KA99a

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The association between ultraviolet B irradiance, vitamin D status and incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in 51 regions worldwide | Diabetologia https://t.co/xBOisokdPA

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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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Jorge Rocha Flores
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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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RT @BlueLightDiet: Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates o…

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⚡️ The Blue Light Diet ⚡️
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Dont want to give your kids #Diabetes? Give yourself (prior to having kids) and your kids more sun. "Incidence rates of type 1 diabetes approached zero in regions worldwide with high UVB irradiance" https://t.co/g5IT3OygeT

May 31, 2023 · 28 likes · 6 shares · 32,159 followers View post →
Dr Kpakpo
@DrKpakpoAcquaye · X

The incidence of type 1 diabetes is also influenced by the degree of latitude and UVB light. As UVB exposure increases, the incidence drops and reachers zero in regions with year-round UVB irradiance https://t.co/xU5dm2FCO0

Mar 11, 2023 · 5,872 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

. An association was found between low UVB irradiance and high incidence of type 1 childhood diabetes after controlling for per capita health expenditure. Incidence rates of type 1 diabetes approached zero in regions worldwide with high UVB irradiance. https://t.co/1LKEKZhVd0 https://t.co/VwRJupMjeB

Nov 18, 2019 · 4,605 followers View post →
For health-promoting environments
@SilkeLeFay · X

. Insufficient maternal UV light exposure during pregnancy is associated with type 1 diabetes in children. https://t.co/1LKEKZhVd0 Disruption of gut microbiota by antibiotics, pesticides or processed food may increase the risk. https://t.co/KjiATBGLkq . https://t.co/YyPt9Roc4Z

Nov 15, 2019 · 4,605 followers View post →