Description

Identify the Root Cause of Diabetes with Confidence

Not all diabetes is the same—and understanding the type you have is critical for receiving the right treatment. The Diabetes Autoantibody Blood Test helps determine whether your diabetes is autoimmune in nature (Type 1), metabolic (Type 2), or a combination of both. By detecting specific autoantibodies that attack insulin-producing cells, this test offers powerful insight into the underlying cause of your condition.

This test is especially important after a diabetes diagnosis when symptoms or lab findings suggest autoimmunity may be involved. Early identification allows for more precise, timely, and effective care.

What This Test Measures

This panel detects key autoantibodies that signal an immune system attack on the pancreas:

  • Islet Cell Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies (ICA)
  • Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibodies (GADA / GAD65)
  • Insulinoma-Associated-2 Autoantibodies (IA-2A)
  • Insulin Autoantibodies (IAA)

These markers are associated with autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and are commonly present in people with type 1 diabetes.

When This Test Is Recommended

  • After a recent diabetes diagnosis, especially when type 1 diabetes is suspected
  • In cases of atypical diabetes presentation (e.g., lean adults with sudden onset)
  • To differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • For individuals with a family history of type 1 diabetes or autoimmune disorders
  • In screening for latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)

What the Results Can Indicate

  • Presence of autoantibodies: Strongly suggests type 1 diabetes or a high risk of developing it in the future
  • No autoantibodies detected: More consistent with type 2 diabetes or a non-autoimmune form of the condition
  • Multiple antibodies present: Increases the likelihood of type 1 diabetes and may indicate a more rapid progression to insulin dependence

Autoantibodies can appear years before symptoms, making this test valuable for early detection in at-risk individuals—even before blood sugar levels are abnormal.

Why This Test Matters

Clarify Your Diagnosis

Pinpointing whether your diabetes is autoimmune allows for more effective and individualized treatment strategies.

Avoid Misdiagnosis

People with type 1 diabetes are sometimes misclassified as type 2, delaying essential insulin therapy and increasing health risks.

Enable Personalized Care

Knowing the underlying cause of your diabetes ensures you're receiving the most appropriate therapies, reducing the risk of complications and improving long-term outcomes.

No Fasting Required

This test can be done at any time—no fasting is needed.

Get the Answers You Deserve

Take the guesswork out of your diabetes diagnosis. The Diabetes Autoantibody Blood Test delivers the clarity needed to guide your treatment path with accuracy and confidence.

Order today and gain insights that could change the course of your health.