Islet (Eye-Let) Cell Autoantibodies (Aw-Toe-An-Ti-Bod-Eez) (Ica):

Proteins found in the blood of people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. They are also found in people who may be developing type 1 diabetes. The presence of ica indicates that the body's immune system has been damaging beta cells in the pancreas.

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