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Diabetes and Related Endocrine Disorders

The immune system is a defense mechanism that protects the body from infection. Autoimmune disorders result when the immune system harms the body instead. Diseases of the endocrine system can occur when the glands have been attacked. Type 1 diabetes is one of the more common autoimmune diseases. Sometimes people can have a cluster of other autoimmune endocrine disorders that includes diabetes.

Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome

Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes (PAS) are a group of disorders characterized by endocrine tissue destruction, which causes multiple glands to malfunction. PAS occur when the immune system attacks the endocrine glands. There are four different kinds of PAS. They are distinguished by which endocrine failures are present when a diagnosis is made.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes

Polycystic ovarian syndrome and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common -- particularly their treatment and a link to insulin resistance. If you are a woman with diabetes and have had irregular periods, you need to read this.

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