What and when babies first eat may affect diabetes risk

Children predisposed to type 1 diabetes are better off waiting until 4 months of age to consume solid foods

July 11, 2013 at 11:26 am - More than 2 years ago

Infants at risk of type 1 diabetes who receive their first solid foods between ages 4 months and 6 months appear less likely to develop the condition than others given solid food before or after that time window, a new study finds.