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Being clean is something we are all taught from the time we can barely walk.  In fact, they invented those little wooden stools just to make sure that wee little kids could reach the sink in the bathroom to wash their hands – with soap!

Now, it seems, that we don’t have to push our own children to be quite as meticulous as our parents pushed us to be.  The reason is astounding but somewhat logical.

Researchers have studied “good” bacteria and “bad” bacteria for years, and a new study in Britain has just revealed that a lack of exposure to bacteria and viruses during childhood may lead to high blood sugar and related diseases, such as diabetes.

In addition, research indicated that children who are exposed to “good” or “friendly” bacteria are often protected from developing Type 1 diabetes as a result.  The tests were done on mice that did not have the part of the immune system that responds to bacteria.  The study reported that 80% of he mice raised in an environment that was completely germ free and lacked all bacteria usually found in the gut – even “good” and “friendly” bacteria – developed severe diabetes.

When the researchers took the same mice and gave them a mix of the bacteria that are usually found in the gut, the number of cases of diabetes fell dramatically.  It is important to understand the relationship between bacteria, our immune system and diabetes, and now that the connection is clear studies will be performed to determine which “good” or “friendly” bacteria have what type of effect, which ones help control Type 1 diabetes and which ones can be used to treat, limit or eliminate Type 1 diabetes. 

Researchers have also made the point that this study does not relate to Type 2 diabetes.  Type 2 diabetes has much more of a link to diet and lifestyle as causes and part of their treatment.