Abstract:We previously demonstrated that the IA2 variant (IA2var) autoantibody (AA) is associated with enhanced prediction of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals but its effect on progression through preclinical T1D stages is unknown. We aimed to assess the influence of IA2var AA on rates and risks of transitions from Stage 1 (multiple AA positive, no dysglycemia) to Stage 2 (multiple AA positive, dysglycemia) and to Stage 3 (clinical T1D). Participants in the Diabetes Prevention Trial (DPT-1) with Stage 1 or … Show more
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