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Understanding how islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) contributes to beta cell dysfunction and death in DM1 could provide critical insights into disease mechanisms and pave the way for novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. A systematic review and epistemic meta-analysis was conducted using a modified PICO framework, focusing on studies related to DM1 and the IAPP aggregation process. Searches in PubMed, BIREME, and Web of Science yielded 37 relevant articles, which were analyzed and individually evaluated based on specific quality criteria. Studies that experimentally identified the formation of IAPP oligomers in DM1 were selected, along with relevant review articles. Experimental studies from human and animal models detected the presence of IAPP oligomers in DM1 patients, as well as in nonobese diabetic (NOD) and homozygous mice. Techniques like Western Blot (WB), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Congo red staining detected various oligomers sizes, with smaller ones showing higher cytotoxicity. 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