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ea0041ep458 | Diabetes (to include epidemiology, pathophysiology) | ECE2016

Identification of LADA in normal weight diabetic Albanian population

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 5–10% 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...