Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an incurable autoimmune disease that drastically affects one’s life. People who have T1D do not make insulin or do not make enough of it. This is due to a deficiency in pancreatic ꞵ-cells. The gut microbiome contains many microbes within it. Some microbes such as Bacteriodetes and Firmicutes are hypothesized […]
A40: Gut Microbes Affect the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
The Type 1 Diabetes research group focuses on how bacteria in the intestines affect the onset of Diabetes in non-obese Diabetic Mice(NOD). Histology is the main focus of our research which is used to see in to these organs to visualize the bacteria and what is happening within tissue cells. Many stains and antibodies are […]
B12: How Difficulty With Accessing Healthy Foods in Shelters Contributes to Diabetes Among Homeless Adults
As the homeless population continues to increase, it is important that we pay attention to how people are being affected by certain illnesses, such as diabetes. During my time volunteering at the Refuge of Hope shelter for homeless men in Canton, Ohio, it was very apparent that the homeless population is getting hit hard by […]