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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  Sjögren's Syndrome Registry

Dr Peter D'Adamo explains SS:

"Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic disorder of unknown cause characterized by a particular form of dry mouth and dry eyes. This loss of tears and saliva may result in characteristic changes in the eyes (called aqueous tear deficiency or keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and in the mouth with deterioration of the teeth, increased oral infection, difficulty in swallowing, and painful mouth. There are many different causes for dry eyes and dry mouth. When they occur as a result of an "autoimmune" process, the condition is called Sjögren's syndrome, which usually occurs in middle-aged women and has prevalence in about 1 in 500 persons. Patients may also have inflammation of the joints (arthritis), muscles (myositis), nerves (neuropathy), thyroid (thyroiditis), kidneys (nephritis), or other areas of the body. Also, patients may have severe fatigue and disruption of their sleep pattern. Also, the blood of Sjögren's patients may contain antibodies directed against normal cellular substances such as nuclear antigens and immunoglobulins. Therefore, this disease is termed an "autoimmune" disorder to denote the apparent reaction of the immune system against the patient's own tissues." Dr D'Adamo's site explains why he recommends the use of Fucus, Nettle Root and Probiotics to help ease the symptoms of SS.

What is autoimmunity?

Auto immunity is an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. In other words, the body attacks its own cells. It is caused by a reaction similar to allergy where the immune system reacts to a normally harmless thing. In autoimmuny, the immune system reacts to normal "self" body tissues. There are more than 40 human diseases classified as autoimmune diseases. Sjogren's syndrome can develop at any age but most people are older than 40 at diagnosis and unfortunately have had symptoms for a long time. The condition is more likely to occur in women than in men and can even affect children. There is no cure for Sjogren's syndrome, but many of the symptoms can be treated.
From Auto immune Disorders