Most people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so in fact, have type 2 diabetes. But about 5-10% of them may actually have a different form of diabetes — Latent Autoimmune Diabetes Adults (LADA). LADA is similar to type 1 in that it’s an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and gradually destroys the beta cells of the pancreas. In this episode, I explore how LADA is different and similar to other types of diabetes and why making a diagnosis is sometimes very challenging. I also discuss why, in my professional opinion, having a LADA diagnosis is helpful and when to suspect a LADA diagnosis.