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 symptoms (dry eyes and dry mouth) Although dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common symptoms in patients with SjÃ¶gren syndrome, most patients who report these symptoms have other underlying causes. The incidence of sicca symptoms increases with age. Indeed, more than one third of elderly persons have sicca symptoms.