LADA: Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood presented by Catherine Amadio, RN, CDE
LADA in adults is often misdiagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes. In this webinar Catherine shows us how to recognise LADA in our clients and provide the best nutritional management. It covers:
Overview of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes – causes, symptoms, pathology, genetic and environment factors, clinical assessments & diagnosis, treatments
What is LADA – sometimes called 1.5 on a continuum b/w Type 1 and Type 2
LADA features of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
Distinguishing b/w LADA and Diabetes using glucose levels and HbA1c, metabolic syndrome, weight, thyroid autoantibodies, genetics, insulin therapy and beta cell function
Diagnosing LADA using weight, age, symptoms, BGLs, response to meds, urine tests, ketones, family history, personal history of autoimmune conditions
Management – insulin therapy, metformin, DAFNE program (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating)
Role of Dietitian – nutrition, CHO counting, Vit D, Vit B12 and iron deficiencies, weight considerations
Case Studies
Catherine works at Diabetes Victoria where she produces education programs and resources for health professionals and works with people with diabetes and their families. She has over 15 years of experience in this field.
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