
Real-life stories from people living with autoimmune T1D
- Article
- Campus Sanofi
- Sep 3, 2024
Autoimmune type 1 diabetes (autoimmune T1D) is a progressive autoimmune disorder that causes the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to an inability to regulate blood glucose levels.1 Understanding the pathophysiology of autoimmune T1D can help identify potential at-risk patients and facilitate early intervention.2
The causes and risk factors of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (autoimmune T1D) are multifactorial. A combination of genetic susceptibility and other risk factors, like a family history of autoimmune disease, increase the risk of developing the pathology.1,2 Identifying these risk factors can help HCPs proactively screen high-risk patients and help avoid serious complications through targeted interventions.3
Early screening for type 1 diabetes autoantibodies enables the identification of individuals at risk before symptoms appear, allowing for timely intervention and disease management.1 Anti-islet autoantibodies that target proteins associated with beta-cells serve as biomarkers of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (autoimmune T1D) development.2 The number of detectable autoantibodies through screening correlates with the risk of developing autoimmune T1D.2 Assays for detecting autoimmune T1D have shown high sensitivity and specificity.3