New Delhi: Popular American singer and dancer Lance Bass recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with Type 1.5 diabetes which is an an autoimmune condition. According to earlier reports, Bass was wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for years. The 45-year-old singer updated about his health on his Instagram and said that Type 1.5 diabetes is often misdiagnosed as the more common type.
Since Bass was earlier diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, this revelation came as a shock to his fans. He has been managing his blood sugar levels with diet, exercise and medications, moreover, he also struggled to keep his glucose levels in an optimal range which prompted him to seek further medical attention. According to recent medical tests revealed that Bass was actually living with Type 1.5 diabetes for these long years. Type 1.5 diabetes is commonly known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).
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What is Type 1.5 diabetes?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Type 1.5 diabetes is also called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). It is a condition that shares almost the same characteristics as both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LADA is mostly diagnosed during the growing-up phase or adulthood time and it sets in gradually like type 2 diabetes. Reports say if you have type 1.5 diabetes then your beta cells stop functioning much faster. Moreover, according to estimation, about 10 per cent of the people who have diabetes have LADA.
Symptoms of Type 1.5 diabetes
In the beginning, the symptoms of type 1.5 diabetes can be vague but some of them may include:
Frequent thirst
Increased urination, including at night
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision and tingling nerves
Causes of Type 1.5 diabetes
Type 1.5 diabetes can be triggered by the damage done to the pancreas from antibodies against the insulin-producing cells. Genetic factors may also be involved like genetics and family history of autoimmune conditions. When the pancreas becomes damaged in type 1.5 diabetes, the body destroys the pancreatic beta cells as with type 1.
According to earlier reports, Bass was wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for years. According to recent medical tests revealed that Bass was actually living with Type 1.5 diabetes for these long years. Type 1.5 diabetes is commonly known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA). Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
