One virus may protect against type 1 diabetes, others may increase risk - Medical Xpress

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One virus may protect against type 1 diabetes, others may increase risk Medical Xpress Type 1 diabetes develops as a two-step process. First, a person acquires antibodies against cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin, a hormone that allows cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream so they can burn it for energy. and more »