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Dec 1, 2025

Diagnosing autoimmune T1D: When and How?

People with autoimmune type 1 diabetes (autoimmune T1D) often present with acute symptoms of diabetes, markedly elevated blood glucose levels and 25–50% are diagnosed with life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).¹ However, autoimmune T1D is a progressive disease that progresses through distinct stages before clinical symptoms are observed.^2,3 Early T1D detection is possible; by identifying autoimmune T1D early, you can significantly lower the risk of DKA at diagnosis.⁴

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Sep 30, 2025

There's a Beta Way to look at type 1 diabetes

Understanding T1D means recognising the value of beta cells.

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Jun 19, 2025

The pathophysiology of autoimmune type 1 diabetes

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

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Jun 19, 2025

Etiology and risk factors for autoimmune type 1 diabetes

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

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Jun 19, 2025

Screening for autoimmune type 1 diabetes using autoantibodies

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

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Jun 19, 2025

The role of antibodies and autoantibodies in autoimmune type 1 diabetes

B cells produce autoantibodies against pancreatic islet cells months and even up to years before the onset of clinically relevant symptoms of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (autoimmune T1D), providing an opportunity for early detection and potential prevention of autoimmune T1D onset.^1-2 These type 1 diabetes (T1D) autoantibodies serve as important biomarkers for the development and progression of autoimmune T1D.¹

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Any people walking on the street can live with autoimmune type 1 diabetes without knowing it

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Sep 3, 2024

Real-life stories from people living with autoimmune T1D

The progression of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) is gradual, often detectable months or even years before symptoms arise.^1–3 Through proactive screening, we can identify the condition well in advance.³ Meet our ambassadors living with autoimmune T1D and discover the risk factors to look out for when considering who to screen.

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Aug 28, 2024

Does your patient have an existing autoimmune condition? Check for autoimmune type 1 diabetes!

Individuals living with other associated autoimmune diseases like celiac disease or autoimmune thyroid disease, are at an increased risk of developing autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) and should be appropriately screened.^1-6

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Aug 27, 2024

Can autoimmune type 1 diabetes be detected years before symptom onset?

Autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a progressive disease in which the decline in beta cell function usually begins months or sometimes years before clinical symptoms are observed.^1–3 You can identify such patients at risk of developing autoimmune T1D before clinical symptoms are noticed by you or your patient.³

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