Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (
LADA), often also
late-onset autoimmune diabetes of adulthood or
aging,
slow onset type 1 diabetes or
diabetes type 1.5 is a form of
diabetes mellitus type 1 that occurs in adults, often with a slower course of onset. Adults with LADA may initially be diagnosed as having
type 2 diabetes based on their age, particularly if they have risk factors for type 2 diabetes such as a strong
family history or
obesity.