LADA

Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is autoimmune diabetes that begins in adulthood and does not need insulin for glycemic control at least in the first six months after diagnosis. It shares genetic, immunologic, and metabolic features with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

What causes LADA diabetes?

The cause of LADA is the development of autoantibodies against pancreatic cells, insulin, or enzymes involved in pancreatic functions. Antibodies affecting the pancreas and its function may influence the way the body responds to blood sugar.