Immunoglobulins, cortisol and acth levels in sera of Egyptian iddm

Sera of 75 diabetic patients [IDDM] were analyzed for IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, cortisol and ACTH levels. The study revealed a significant increase in concentrations of IgG, IgA, IgM and IgE in all patients. In addition, serum cortisol and ACTH concentrations showed a significant increase in GDRF and GDM, while in diabetic group no such finding was observed. So, serum levels of cortisol and ACTH besides the above mentioned parameters could be a diagnostic value in differentiate IDDM and the accompanying complications like renal failure as well as myocardial infarction