
Real-life stories from people living with autoimmune T1D
- Article
- Campus Sanofi
- Sep 3, 2024


Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition marked by reduction in insulin-producing β-cells, leading to an absolute or near-absolute insulin deficiency. The increasing incidence of autoimmune T1D in populations with relatively stable genetic backgrounds suggests that environmental factors are playing an increasingly important role in triggering β-cell-specific autoimmunity or accelerating the progression of autoimmune T1D.1 Screening for autoimmune T1D-associated autoantibodies represents a reliable method for identifying individuals in the presymptomatic stage, before significant β-cell loss and need for exogenous insulin therapy. Early identification of individuals with an increased chance of having autoimmune T1D enables timely monitoring and interventions, which can reduce the chance of experiencing a medical emergency like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).2

Autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong autoimmune condition marked by progressive beta cell reduction. Autoantibodies targeting pancreatic islet antigens emerge months to years before clinical onset.1 The presence of autoantibodies signifies immune system dysregulation and facilitates the identification of individuals in the early stages of autoimmune T1D.2 This transformation enables predictive screening and timely intervention for individuals at risk.3

Recent updates from International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) 2024, American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2026, and International Consensus Report 2024 introduce important refinements to autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) management protocols.1-3 These evidence-based enhancements provide healthcare providers (HCPs) with clearer pathways for screening, staging, and monitoring—addressing key barriers to screening adoption.1-3