Changes in Gut Microbiome Precede Development of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes involves the inability of beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. As a result, people with type 1 diabetes…
Proton Pump Inhibitors Decrease Gut Microbial Diversity
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, earning billions of dollars for pharmaceutical companies. PPIs markedly decrease the production of stomach…