Sudden Vision Loss, Weight Loss? Don't Ignore Type 1.5 Diabetes Symptoms!
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News18•30-01-2026, 17:06
Sudden Vision Loss, Weight Loss? Don't Ignore Type 1.5 Diabetes Symptoms!
- •Type 1.5 diabetes, also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), is an autoimmune disease combining symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- •Symptoms typically appear between ages 30-50, including increased thirst, frequent urination, sudden weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision, often leading to initial misdiagnosis as Type 2.
- •LADA involves the slow destruction of insulin-producing beta cells by antibodies, differing from Type 1's rapid onset in childhood.
- •Diagnosis involves a GAD Antibody Test and C-Peptide test when Type 2 treatments fail, confirming the presence of autoimmune antibodies and pancreatic insulin production.
- •Treatment often starts with oral medications but eventually requires insulin, with early insulin therapy potentially preserving remaining pancreatic cells and preventing severe complications like kidney damage, eye problems, and nerve damage.
Why It Matters: Sudden vision and weight loss could signal Type 1.5 diabetes; early diagnosis and insulin therapy are crucial.
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