Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

• Download PDF Copy

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDSep 2 2019

A new study showed that there are significant differences in the MHC class II antigens on the insulin peptide that is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). These determine the response of the T cells to the insulin peptide that causes destruction of insulin.