The Effects of Insulin on the Body. Insulin is a natural hormone produced in the pancreas. When you eat, your pancreas releases insulin to help your body make energy out of sugars (glucose). It also helps you store energy.
Sjogren's can sometimes affect other parts of your body. You can have dryness in your throat, nose, lips, or skin. The glands in your neck and face might swell up. Women may get dryness in their vagina. Some people also get swelling, pain, and stiffness in their joints.
Sicca syndrome: An autoimmune disease, also known as Sjogren syndrome, that classically combines dry eyes, dry mouth, and another disease of connective tissue such as rheumatoid arthritis (most common), lupus, scleroderma or polymyositis.he diagnosis of the syndrome can also be aided by a biopsy of an affected gland. The treatment of Sjogren syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved by the disease and the complications such as infection.