diabetes prevention – Diabet, Nutritie si Boli Metabolice

Autoantibodies Against the Zinc Transporter Specific to Pancreatic Islets

9 iunie 2025 Dr. Daniela Petrache 4 comments

Autoantibodies against the zinc transporter specific to pancreatic islets – commonly referred to as ZnT8 autoantibodies – are the most recently discovered immunological markers used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. These autoantibodies complete the panel of essential tests for detecting pancreatic autoimmune processes and are particularly useful in cases where classical markers (ICA, GAD, IA2, IAA) are absent.

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Insulin Autoantibodies (IAA)

8 iunie 2025 Dr. Daniela Petrache 3 comments

Insulin autoantibodies, known as IAA, are among the earliest markers indicating the onset of type 1 diabetes. These antibodies play a critical role in the early detection of the autoimmune process targeting the pancreas, especially in children. In this article, we explain in clear terms what IAA are, when they were discovered, who first identified them, what a positive result

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