What is latent autoimmune diabetes?
Latent autoimmune diabetes, often termed as LADA, is usually diagnosed in adults, but may be found in children as well. The patient is not insulin dependent at first diagnosis, but is still losing insulin producing beta cells.
How do members experience latent autoimmune diabetes?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with latent autoimmune diabetes*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for latent autoimmune diabetes*
Who has latent autoimmune diabetes on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 25 |