diabetes immunology – Diabet, Nutritie si Boli Metabolice

Anti-IA2 and Anti-IA2β Antibodies

8 iunie 2025 Dr. Daniela Petrache 3 comments

Anti-IA2 and anti-IA2β antibodies are immunological markers commonly used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. These autoantibodies help doctors detect early autoimmune processes that destroy the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Although their names sound technical, their role is clear and essential for understanding the disease’s progression and determining the correct treatment. In this article, we explain what

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Antibodies Against Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD)

8 iunie 2025 Dr. Daniela Petrache 5 comments

Antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase – commonly known as GAD antibodies or anti-GAD – are among the most important autoantibodies used in the diagnosis of autoimmune diabetes. While their name may sound technical, their meaning is straightforward: they are a sign that the immune system has begun attacking the body’s own insulin-producing cells. In this article, we’ll explain in clear

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