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APS American Physiological Society.
Patient discussion about APS.

Q. My boy has diabetes. Recently he was diagnosed with vitiligo. What is it and what can be the reason for this? My boy has diabetes. recently he was diagnosed with vitiligo. Our doctor said that he hopes it not a polyglandular autoimmune syndrome. what is vitiligo and what does this big phrase (polyglandular autoimmune syndrome) mean?

A. Your boy suffers from two autoimmune diseases. there is a syndrome named polyglandular autoimmune syndrome which is when some one has several autoimmune diseases. Only time will tell if your boy has this syndrome, but you can ask from your GP to take test to check it.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease of the skin and as most of autoimmune diseases its at least partially genetic. (My mom has vitiligo on her back and legs, and so am I).

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APS also attracted about 80 members of Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), as well as members of the Ag Relations Council (ARC), which held separate meetings in conjunction with APS.
Brandt will report to Jack Davis, Chief Executive Officer of APS and President and Chief Operating Officer of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, and will have responsibility for all areas of APS, excluding nuclear and fossil generation.
With dozens of big-name attractions located within two hours of the resort, attendees are encouraged to build a family vacation around APS," says Shauna Hermel, chair of the APS Steering Committee in 2004.
 
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