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Latent Autoimmune Diabetes In Adults
Presented from India by Dr. Surajeet Kumar Patra0
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Case Description
Adult-onset autoimmune disease known as latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) does not require insulin for glycemic management during the first six months following diagnosis. Although LADA is frequently misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes, it has genetic, immunologic, and metabolic...
Case Summary
- LADA, or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, is often referred to as Type 1.5 diabetes due to its overlapping characteristics with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by hyperglycemia and requires careful differentiation from other diabetes types, as treatment plans differ significantly. The diagnosis hinges on factors like age of onset, C-peptide levels, autoimmunity markers, and family history.
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Dr. Surajeet Kumar Patra
Director and Consultant diabetologist at Dr. Surajeet Patra's Clinic in Bhubaneswar, OrissaDr. Surajeet Kumar Patra serves as both director and consultant diabetologist at Dr. Surajeet Patra's Clinic in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. His diabetes fellowship was completed at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata. Additionally, he completed his diabetes management accreditation at the London-based Royal College of Physicians. He was given recognition in 2022 by the 12th World Congress of Diabetes India with the "Best Contribution in Diabetes Care in Challenging Situation" award. He is a validly elected Fellow of Diabetes India.
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