What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but it’s often misdiagnosed

Getty Images Stock Photo Emily Burch, Southern Cross University and Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland While you’re likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes. Also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. More people became aware of this condition after Lance Bass, best known for his role in the iconic American pop band NSYNC, recently revealed he has it. So, what is type 1.5 diabetes? And how is it diagnosed and treated? Pop singer and former NSYNC member #LanceBass has type 1.5 #diabetes. Here’s what you need to know about the disease from @ObiciMd at Stony Brook Medicine. @FoxNews @AmyMcGorry @sbudeptofmed @IntDiabetesFed @alldiabetesnews https://t.co/M6AIleyAR2 — Kali Chan (@KaliChanNews) August 21, 2024 There are several types of diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a group of conditions that arise when the levels of glucose (sugar) in our blood are higher than normal. There are actually more than ten types of diabetes, but the most common are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells...