Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is characterized by the immune system's destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas. (sciencedaily.com)
The patients with high GAD antibody affinity displayed low insulin production, in keeping with advanced autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. (sciencedaily.com)
It is hoped that insulin in powder form will stimulate the growth of protective immune cells and thus prevent the destruction of beta cells. (sciencedaily.com)