To reduce the risk of complications, it is important to measure antibodies in individuals who develop diabetes in adulthood, while also considering the levels of these antibodies.
LADA is a common but relatively unknown form of diabetes. Similar to type 1 diabetes, it is an autoimmune disease characterized byagainst insulin-producing cells. It develops in adulthood, and the autoimmune process progresses more slowly than in type 1 diabetes.
LADA also shares features with type 2 diabetes, which means those affected risk getting the wrong diagnosis if antibodies are not measured. Incorrect diagnosis can result in inadequate treatment. Previous studies suggest that between 5% and 10% of all individuals initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes actually have LADA.
"Our results emphasize the importance of diagnosing LADA correctly and careful monitoring of glucose control in these individuals, so that treatment can be intensified if needed, thereby reducing the risk of complications," says Yuxia Wei, Ph.D.-student and Sofia Carlsson, senior lecturer, IMM. According to the study, LADA was characterized by fewer metabolic risk factors than type 2 diabetes, such as high blood pressure and high blood lipids. However, a lower proportion of individuals with LADA achieved good glucose control. The lack of glucose control was most evident in LADA patients with high levels of the antibody GADA . A significant portion of individuals with LADA lacked any glucose-lowering treatment.
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