Title: Islet Cell and Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibodies Present at Diagnosis of Diabetes Predict the Need for Insulin Treatment.
Authors: Littorin, Bengt; Sundkvist, Goran; Hagopian, William; Landin-Olsson, Mona; Lernmark, Ake; Ostman, Jan; Arnqvist, Hans J.; Blohme, Goran; Bolinder, Jan; Eriksson, Jan W.; Lithner, Folke; Schersten, Bengt; Wibell, Lars
Abstract: Presents a study which clarified the predictive value of islet cell antibody and GAD65 antibody present at diagnosis with respect to the need for insulin treatment 6 years after diagnosis in young adults initially considered to have type 2 diabetes. Research design and methods; Results; Conclusions.
Subjects: PEOPLE with diabetes; INSULIN antibodies
Publication: Diabetes Care, 1999, Vol 22, Issue 3, p409
ISSN: 0149-5992
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.2337/diacare.22.3.409

Islet Cell and Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibodies Present at Diagnosis of Diabetes Predict the Need for Insulin Treatment.

Littorin, Bengt; Sundkvist, Goran; Hagopian, William; Landin-Olsson, Mona; Lernmark, Ake; Ostman, Jan; Arnqvist, Hans J.; Blohme, Goran; Bolinder, Jan; Eriksson, Jan W.; Lithner, Folke; Schersten, Bengt; Wibell, Lars