ESPE Abstracts

Background: Studies in animal models and humans with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have shown that probiotic supplementation leads to decreased proinflammatory cytokines (responsible for damaging β-cells of the pancreas), improved gut barrier function, and induction of immune tolerance.Objective: To study the effect of supplementation of probiotics in children with T1DM on glycemic control, insulin total daily dos...