LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)

LADA, or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, is a form of diabetes that shares features of both type 1 and type 2. Like type 1, it involves the immune system accidentally attacking insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. However, unlike typical type 1 diabetes, LADA develops more slowly and usually occurs in adults, often diagnosed mistakenly as type 2. People with LADA may initially manage their blood sugar without insulin but typically require insulin therapy over time. It highlights the importance of proper diagnosis to ensure appropriate treatment, as its management differs from other diabetes forms.