People with type I diabetes have inflammation in their digestive tract and there is bacteria in the gut not found in people without Type I diabetes. Type I diabetes usually occurs in young people when their immune system attacks the pancreas, decreasing Insulin production. The study was performed by retrieving samples using endoscopy techniques. Researchers are exploring wether the bacteria and inflammation is there because of the diabetes or if it is caused by the diabetes. The hope is to use this research to come up with new ways to treat the disease.
Key Takeaways:
“Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces little to no insulin.”
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170119163442.htm