This week's podcast features Ake Lernmark, MD, PhD. His research interest in autoimmune type 1 diabetes dates back before his islet
cell surface antibodies report in 1978. Which was followed by the first islet autoantigen, the 64K in 1982. He also discovered the genetic association
between HLA-DQ and autoimmune diabetes. He helped develop the “Golden Standard” which is used to detect newborns for diabetes risk and other diseases. His Swedish laboratory is the largest TEDDY location which screened and followed newborns at increased genetic risk for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. His personal interest is to uncover the mechanisms that allow prolonged infections and the immune response to deviate to autoimmunity. I brought him on the show to share what is next in type one diabetes research.

TEDDY: https://teddy.epi.usf.edu/
Swedish site: https://www.teddy.lu.se/
Website: https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/%C3%A5ke-lernmark

This podcast had much science to it but go to my website, Ig, or Linkedin account to learn more about the science for Type one diabetes.
As a health coach, I know tracking what you do in a daily basis makes a big contribution to symptoms and flares. If you are interested in a free tracking app go to Aila Health.

If you are looking for an autoimmune support group, check on my website⁠. I have local meetups coming up and zoom calls. Sending lots of love and healing until next time Stay Stronger Than Autoimmune!

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