Many individuals initially diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may actually have a different form of the disease called latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA), leading to mismanagement and denial of proper treatment. Patients, particularly Black women, have reported being denied necessary medicines, technology, and tests due to misconceptions about race, weight, and age. The slow progression of LADA and the lack of routine antibody testing contribute to misdiagnosis, highlighting the need for improved healthcare practices and awareness of atypical forms of diabetes.
Many individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may actually have latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA), a condition that is often misdiagnosed due to similarities in symptoms. LADA is an autoimmune disease akin to Type 1 diabetes and requires different treatment, including insulin injections. Misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment and delayed proper care. The misdiagnosis issue may be exacerbated by implicit biases in healthcare, particularly affecting African American patients and other minoritized groups. Proper diagnosis can be confirmed through blood tests for antibodies, but these tests are not always conducted, leading to prolonged periods of mismanagement and potential health risks.
Garage 54 attempted to create a transparent engine block based on a four-cylinder engine from an old front-wheel-drive Lada by casting it out of resin. The engine was assembled with regular Lada head, crank assembly, and other relevant components. However, the engine block shattered after the first power stroke, sending shrapnel flying across the workshop floor. The team notes that some manufacturing issues may have been part of the problem, but the concept could work with a stronger block running at lower compression with more careful fuelling.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a rare form of autoimmune diabetes that is often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It is mostly seen in those aged above 30-35 years and the symptoms take time to progress. LADA can be managed initially by making healthy lifestyle choices, but gradually, insulin shots may be needed. Those with LADA should regularly check their blood glucose level and other parameters like lipid profile, glomerular filtration rate, serum creatinine, albumin, peripheral neuropathy, and retinopathy.
