Every cell in the body needs sugar (glucose) to function normally. Glucose enters the cells with the help of a special hormone – insulin. If there is insufficient insulin, or if the body does not respond to insulin adequately, glucose remains in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia.
There are two main types of diabetes:
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Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin is either not produced at all or is produced in very small quantities. In this case, autoimmune processes occur in the body, resulting in damage to the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas.
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Type 2 Diabetes: The primary issue is that the cells do not respond adequately to the action of insulin (insulin resistance).
In cases where:
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is suspected;
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We wish to assess the risk in first-degree relatives of patients with diabetes;
We can utilize the test panel: Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibody (Ab) Research.
The panel includes the following tests:
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Zinc Transporter 8 Autoantibody – ZnT8
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Insulin Autoantibodies (Insulin – Ab)
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Islet Antigen 2 Autoantibodies (IA-2-AB)
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Glutamate Decarboxylase Autoantibodies (GAD65 AB)
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Islet Cell Autoantibodies (Islet cell Ab)
Panel Cost: 478 ₾ (Total individual price – 645.30 ₾)
Note: A test panel is a combination of several tests designed to diagnose a specific condition or disease. Its cost is lower than the sum of the individual tests included in the panel. By using a panel, you save time and money, which is crucial for rapid diagnosis and, consequently, fast and effective treatment.
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Please note that the information provided above does not replace a consultation with a physician.