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LADA (Type 1.5) Diabetes - Everything You Need to Know

LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), also known as type 1.5 or type ½ diabetes, is between type 1 and type 2 on the diabetes spectrum. It resembles type 1 in origin and is often misdiagnosed as type 2. All three diabetes mellitus types have similar symptoms; however, though the parallels are evident, LADA is distinct in many ways. Read on to understand what makes LADA unique and the risks and treatments for this mysterious malady.

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Type 1 Diabetes Breakthroughs to Watch in 2026

2026 brings major breakthroughs for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Here, we highlight new discoveries focusing on stem cell-derived islet replacements, targeted immunosuppression therapies, encapsulation technology and hypoimmune therapies in the works.

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