Association between high titers of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody and epilepsy in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is characterized by progressive immune-mediated destruction of pancreatic beta-cells [1]. Epilepsy is a frequent disorder; however, its etiology is unknown in most cases [2]. The hypothesis that epilepsy of unknown etiology involves autoimmunity has found increased support [3].

Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - September 8, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Tiago S. Aguiar, Joana R. Dantas, D ébora B. Cabral, Cláudia Cecília S. Rego, Lenita Zajdenverg, Gil Fernando Salles, Soniza V. Alves-Leon, Melanie Rodacki, Marco Antonio Lima Tags: Short communication Source Type: research