Type of diabetes Mellitus Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) (Type 1.5 diabetes) is a type of diabetes that has characteristics of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It happens because your body makes antibodies that attack insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. Symptoms begin in adulthood and worsen gradually, which often leads to a Type 2 diagnosis by mistake. Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a type of diabetes that features elements of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

More bad news for Sam Milby. The Kapamilya actor has confirmed that he has Type 1.5 diabetes. During the anniversary event of his talent management Cornerstone Entertainment, Sam exclusively shared with ABS-CBN News that he had just finished his general check-up in Singapore and was diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults or Type 1.5 diabetes. It all started when he read a comment of a fan. “There was a fan who messaged, made a comment - ‘maybe you’re not Type 2 (diabetes), maybe you