American singer and dancer Lance Bass has revealed that he has finally been diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes. For many years, he was incorrectly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, an autoimmune condition. Singer explained that when I was first diagnosed, I was having a hard time controlling my glucose levels, even though I was maintaining my diet, my medications, and my workout routine. Yet things just weren’t going well. Because the real problem came to light when the true disease was discovered. Doctors told Lance Bass that he was being treated wrongly because he actually had diabetes type 1.5.
What is LADA or Type 1.5 Diabetes?
Also known as LADA or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. This condition shares characteristics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. According to experts, LADA is diagnosed during adulthood and develops slowly, like type 2 diabetes. But unlike type 2 diabetes, LADA is an autoimmune disease that cannot be reversed even with diet and lifestyle changes.
What are the symptoms and signs of type 1.5 diabetes?
Experts say that the initial symptoms and signs of this diabetes are very vague. Although there are signs:
feeling thirsty again and again
excessive urination even at night
weight loss without reason
blurred vision and tingling nerves
Ways to treat type 1.5 diabetes
Doctors say that type 1.5 diabetes is caused by your body not producing enough insulin. Its onset is gradual, so oral medications to treat type 2 diabetes may work to treat it, at least initially. If you have LADA, you will often need insulin within five years of diagnosis. According to experts, insulin treatment is the preferred method for type 1.5 diabetes and the dosage may change daily.
