People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and show a change in gut bacteria — a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have the autoimmune condition, according to a new study.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces little to no insulin. The hormone plays a crucial role in carrying blood sugar to the body’s cells.
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The disorder tends to begin affecting people at a young age. It typically develops when the body’s own immune system attacks the pancreas and prevents the gland from producing insulin.
“Our findings indicate the individuals with Type 1 diabetes have an inflammatory signature and microbiome that differ from what we see in people who do not have diabetes or even in those with other autoimmune conditions such as celiac disease,” said Lorenzo Piemonti, from the Diabetes Research Institute at San Raffaele Hospital in Italy.
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“Some researchers have theorised that the gut may contribute to the development of Type 1 diabetes, so it is important to understand how the disease affects the digestive system and microbiome,” said Piemonti.
The study examined the microbiome of 54 individuals who underwent endoscopies and biopsies of the first part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum, at San Raffaele Hospital between 2009 and 2015.
The individuals were either undergoing a diagnostic procedure to diagnose a gastrointestinal disorder or volunteered to participate in the study.
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