Many diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may have a different form of the disease

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Patients with latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA), a form of diabetes often misdiagnosed as Type 2, face challenges, especially in the context of race-related biases in the healthcare system. LADA, though not inherently tied to race, can be misdiagnosed due to misconceptions about age, weight, and race. Some patients of different races, who already encounter biases in healthcare, may experience delays in receiving the correct diagnosis and suitable treatments for LADA. The condition progresses slowly, making it difficult to identify early, and delays in proper diagnosis can lead to inadequate management and treatment.

How do you think healthcare biases and misconceptions impact the accurate identification and management of conditions like latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA)?

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In the case of LADA, which is often misdiagnosed as Type 2 diabetes, these biases may lead to delays in diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Patients from different races, already facing biases in healthcare, might encounter additional challenges in receiving a correct diagnosis for LADA.

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