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WE ALL know about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but have you heard of type 1.5? LETS CHECK IT OUT

It's a TYPE OF DIABETES that shares features of both, and getting it right is VERY crucial.

The Core Differences

Type 1: An autoimmune attack DESTROYS insulin-producing cells IN YOUR PANCREAS. THEREFORE, THERE ISNT ENOUGH INSULIN IN YOUR BODY. It typically starts in youth.

Type 2: THERE IS ENOUGH INSULIN BUT The body becomes resistant to insulin. It usually develops in adulthood.

Type 1.5 (LADA): HAPPENS DUE TO An autoimmune attack like type 1, but it appears in adulthood like type 2, AND THIS IS WHERE MISDIAGNOSIS OFTEN OCCURS.

DIAGNOSIS OF TYPE 1.5 IS CRUCIAL BECAUSE ITS Treatment differs.

Type 2 is often first managed with ORAL HYPOGLYCEMICS LIKE metformin, while type 1.5 requires insulin AT THE EARLIEST. A misdiagnosis can increase risks of serious complications affecting the kidneys, nerves, and heart.

Key Tests for Accurate Diagnosis
If you're in your 30s or 40s with symptoms like extreme thirst, FREQUENT URINATION and unexplained weight loss, THEN check FOR:

Diabetes Autoantibodies (e.g., GAD antibodies): Often high in type 1.5.

C-peptide Level: Indicates how much insulin your body makes. It may be low in type 1.5.

Cholesterol: Levels are often nearer to normal compared to type 2.

ASK YOUR DR TO INCLUDE THESE TESTS IN YOUR REGULAR DIABETIC PROFILE FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECT TREATMENT OF TYPE 1.5 DM FROM THE START.