Diagnosis Gone Wrong: Why Type 1 Diabetes in Adults (LADA) Often Gets Missed!

A male doctor facepalming his forehead with a frustrated expression next to text that reads, "Oops! You actually have Type 1!"

It’s no a secret that a significant number of adults with type 1 diabetes are being misdiagnosed every year. But why is it happening? In our latest article we explore the most missed diagnosis in diabetes, and share the tests that can give you the answers you need.

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Why Your Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Might Actually Be LADA

LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults)

LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) is the most missed diagnosis in diabetes. The fancy acronym simply means you got type 1 diabetes as an adult, but a lot of HCPs aren’t aware of the condition. Here are the key characteristics of LADA, along with several ways it presents differently than type 1 or type 2.

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What Makes the ONE Diabetes Conference 2025 So ONEderful for Type 1s?☝️❤️

People with type 1 diabetes at TCOYD's ONE Conference and Retreat

Over 500 people with type 1 diabetes from around the world take over San Diego’s Paradise Point Resort for a weekend retreat with top-level T1D education and high-energy fun. Come see why ONE is the ultimate weekend getaway for people with type 1…and loved ONEs!

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Case Study: What Can We Learn from This LADA Patient Who Chose MDI Over Pump Therapy?

Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E shares a case study from an MDI LADA patient, pointing out successes in his regimen along with recommendations for improvement.

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