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flag 1.5 diabetes (LADA) misdiagnosis occurs; crucial special antibody tests detect autoimmune markers for accurate diagnosis.

flag Type 1.5 diabetes, or LADA, is a lesser-known diabetes form resembling both type 1 and type 2. flag It affects adults over 30, with symptoms and initial treatment similar to type 2. flag However, it shares genetic and autoimmune risk factors with type 1, and progresses more slowly. flag Misdiagnosis occurs 5-10% of the time, due to symptoms and initial treatment overlap, causing delays in accurate diagnosis. flag Special antibody tests detect autoimmune markers and are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

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