Researchers link diabetes with Sjogren’s syndrome

Garvan Institute scientists have found a link between type 1 diabetes and Sjogren's Syndrome, suggesting a common underlying cause. “You find these cells in the gut, but there are very few of them in other parts of the body of a healthy person." said Dr Cecile King one of the authors of the research.
I have mentioned this research previously but not in light of the link with diabetes. You can read an indepth article about it at the Garvan Institute.
The initial research only studied 15 patients with Sjogren's syndrome so the Garvan Institute intend to extend the study of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome, to see whether these cells could become a biomarker of disease.

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