ea0041ep458 | Diabetes (to include epidemiology, pathophysiology) | ECE2016
Husi Gerond
, Golemi Ersida
, Ylli Dorina
, Kelmendi Matilda
, Furreraj Thanas
, Hoxha Violeta
, Petrela Elizana
, Ylli Zamira
, Kolici Emirvina
Background: Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) constitutes 510% of the population with diabetes. Early diagnosis of LADA prevents misdiagnostification of type 2 diabetes and helps in the optimal treatment of patients, while maintaining a residual B cell function and delaying the time of their destruction.Aim: The aim of the study identifying groups with higher risk of LADA in an Albanian population.Material and metho...