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Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. The immune system normally defends against bacteria such as bacteria and viruses. When it senses these foreign invaders, it sends a combat force against them. Usually, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system mistakes a part of the body, such as a joint or skin, for a foreign body. It releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells. Some autoimmune diseases target only one organ. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas. Other diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), can also affect the whole body.