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Latent Autoimmune Diabetes In Adults
Adult-onset autoimmune disease known as latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) does not require insulin for glycemic management during the first six months following diagnosis. Although LADA is frequently misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes, it has genetic, immunologic, and metabolic characteristics with both types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) (T2DM). Similar to type 2 diabetes, lifestyle modifications may halt the advancement of LADA, as the condition is caused by multiple unknown variables.
About the Speaker

Dr. Surajeet Kumar Patra
Director and Consultant diabetologist at Dr. Surajeet Patra's Clinic in Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Dr. Surajeet Kumar Patra serves as both director and consultant diabetologist at Dr. Surajeet Patra's Clinic in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. His diabetes fellowship was completed at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata. Additionally, he completed his diabetes management accreditation at the London-based Royal College of Physicians. He was given recognition in 2022 by the 12th World Congress of Diabetes India with the "Best Contribution in Diabetes Care in Challenging Situation" award. He is a validly elected Fellow of Diabetes India.
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