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.
Foreign Body Sensation. One of the hallmark symptoms of dry eye syndrome is the feeling of a piece of sand or other foreign body stuck in the eye. A foreign body sensation is produced when the eye is not properly lubricated. When this occurs, the brain sends a message back to the eye telling it to water excessively to flush out the foreign body.