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ea0032p413 | Diabetes | ECE2013

Cardiovascular risk and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in LADA patients depending on thyroid autoimmunity presence

Reghina Aura Diana , Constantin Madalina , Georgescu Olivia , Nistor Madalina , Olaru Ramona , Florea Suzana , Fica Simona

Background: Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a form of autoimmune diabetes with a slower decline of β cell function and distinct features from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LADA is also a very heterogenic group. Frequently LADA is associated with other autoimmune diseases especially endocrine diseases.Aim: To evaluate prevalence of thyroid autoimmunity (TA) and its impact on cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome in LADA patients.</p...