Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults: current concepts of risk factors, diagnosis, and therapy

I.V. Druk, S.S. Safronova, K.A. Kulebakina

1) Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russia; 2) Clinical Diagnostic Center, Omsk, Russia

Slowly developing immune related diabetes mellitus of adults (LADA diabetes) is one of the most common types of atypical diabetes. LADA diabetes is a clinically and metabolically hybrid form of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with a slowly progressive course. Due to its similarity in the early stages in clinical course with DM2 and in pathogenesis – with DM1, it is often overlooked in clinical practice. The article presents current criteria for the diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults and describes differentiated tactics for choosing therapy.

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About the Authors

Inna V. Druk, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine of Continuous Professional Education, Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russia; drukinna@yandex.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8317-7765(corresponding author)
Svetlana S. Safronova, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine of Continuous Professional Education, Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russia; safronova.sv77@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-2782
Ksenia A. Kulebakina, Endocrinologist, Clinical Diagnostic Center, Omsk, Russia; ksenia-114@mail.ru

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