Tag

Lada

All articles tagged with #lada

health5 days ago•416 min saved

Misdiagnosis to Marathon: How LADA Redefined a Diabetes Battle

Naomi Pineiro, 33, was misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after elevated blood sugar and fatigue, leading to a hospital stay for hyperglycemia. A Mayo Clinic evaluation revealed latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA, or Type 1.5), with very low insulin production. She began insulin therapy and diabetes education, learned to manage glucose with a CGM, and, driven by determination, began running again, completing a Chicago Half Marathon and preparing for the Berlin Marathon as part of her recovery and renewed purpose.

via TODAY.com|

#diabetes-education #health #lada

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Century-old TB vaccine lowers insulin needs in autoimmune diabetes (trial)

A phase II trial found that the century-old Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine reduced insulin requirements in people with autoimmune diabetes (LADA and juvenile-onset type 1), with treated participants using about 3% less insulin over five years vs. a 22% increase in the placebo group, suggesting immune activation by BCG can slow beta-cell deterioration and improve blood-sugar management.

via Nature|

#autoimmunity #bcg-vaccine #diabetes

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Uncovering Misdiagnosed Forms of Diabetes"

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.

via Yahoo News|

#autoimmune-conditions #diabetes #health

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Rethinking Type 2 Diabetes: The Possibility of Misdiagnosis"

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.

via NBC News|

##autoimmunedisease #diabetesmisdiagnosis

automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Transparent Resin Engine Runs Briefly in Mesmerizing Display

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.

via The Drive|

#automotive #combustion #lada

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Understanding Rare Forms of Diabetes: Type 1.5 and Type 1 Diabetes.

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.

via Indiatimes.com|

#autoimmune-diabetes #blood-glucose-level #health