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Dominika A Michalek1, Suna Onengut-Gumuscu1,2, David R Repaske3
1Center for Public Health Genomics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA USA.
Precision medicine offers new ways to diagnose, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. Integrating these approaches requires collaboration among researchers, patients, and healthcare providers to reduce the disease burden.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease targeting pancreatic beta cells, necessitating insulin therapy.
- Genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers initiate T cell-mediated autoimmunity.
- Islet autoantibodies indicate disease development, with multiple antibodies correlating to higher progression risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the applications of precision medicine in type 1 diabetes.
- To highlight opportunities and barriers for global implementation of precision medicine strategies.
- To emphasize the need for collaborative efforts in managing type 1 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of type 1 diabetes pathogenesis.
- Analysis of the 'staging' model for type 1 diabetes.
- Discussion of precision medicine applications in diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Main Results:
- A staging model (Stage 1-3) based on autoantibodies and glucose levels aids in understanding disease progression.
- Precision medicine offers tailored approaches for type 1 diabetes management.
- Implementation challenges exist, but progress has been made by several research groups.
Conclusions:
- Precision medicine holds significant potential for transforming type 1 diabetes care.
- Overcoming implementation barriers requires a multidisciplinary approach involving all stakeholders.
- Collaborative efforts are crucial to reduce the global burden of type 1 diabetes.
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