Topic
LADA vs Type 1 vs Type 2
How LADA differs from both, and the antibody and C-peptide tests that tell them apart.
Am I Misdiagnosed as Type 2?
Certain patterns make a Type 2 label worth questioning, but only an antibody test can settle it — the clinical picture alone is never enough.
The Three Types Side by Side
A direct comparison of Type 1, LADA and Type 2 diabetes across onset, age, build, antibodies, insulin production and the path treatment usually takes.
Why the Distinction Changes Treatment
Identifying LADA rather than Type 2 changes which tablets are sensible, how soon insulin should start, and how much of your own insulin you keep.
Why Adults Get Labelled Type 2
Adult age is what drives the initial diagnosis for most people, antibody testing is rarely routine, and the result is years on the wrong assumption.
LADA and Adult Type 1: Where Is the Line?
Experts disagree on whether LADA is truly separate from slow-onset adult Type 1 diabetes, and for your day-to-day care the answer changes very little.