Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact
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Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact

This multicentre Turkish study identifies ZnT8 autoantibodies as predominant in young siblings at risk for type 1 diabetes and highlights gestational age as a protective factor, while revealing significant anxiety changes in children and parents post-screening, underscoring the need for integrated immunological and psychological care.