The hidden diabetes type you may not have heard of: Type 1.5

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), often mistaken for type 2 diabetes, is a slow-progressing autoimmune condition requiring early diagnosis to prevent complications. Affecting adults typically after age 30, LADA necessitates antibody testing for accurate identification, as standard glucose measures are insufficient. Insulin therapy, along with newer drugs, proves effective in managing LADA once properly diagnosed.