Islet, thyroid and transglutaminase antibodies in adult Bulgarian patients with type 1 diabetes

ConclusionsIn adult Bulgarian type 1 diabetes patients ZnT8-Ab is an independent diagnostic marker rating second in prevalence and diagnostic significance after GAD 65-Ab. AITD affects about one third of this population and routine screening is required, while screening for celiac disease is not justified.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research