[New findings in type I diabetes].

The author present a review of contemporary views on the pathogenesis of type I diabetes, in particular with regard to recent research of European and non-European diabetelogical departments. In the aetiopathogenesis attention is drawn to genetic influences, external factor and stimuli, the importance of some virus groups (Picornidae, Mengo 2T virus, Coxsackie B5, cytomegaloviruses, congenital rubeola syndrome etc.).