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What is it called when you develop diabetes later in life? Understanding LADA

According to the CDC, the incidence of diagnosed diabetes is higher among adults aged 65 years and older than in younger adults. When you develop diabetes later in life, the condition is most commonly known as Type 2, but a different form called Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) is also possible and often misdiagnosed. This guide explores the critical distinctions.