While the cause of the destruction of these pancreatic beta cells is still debated, the most recent theory is that in susceptible individuals it is caused by the development of the ‘leaky gut’ syndrome as a result of a diet high in wheat products. The ‘leaky gut’ then allows entry of bacterial proteins from the gut into the bloodstream. These proteins may then be mistaken as an invading infection and the body may respond with a full-on immune response.
