Misdiagnosis LADA as Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Study | Recording-Misdiagnosis LADA as Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Study

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The video transcript pertains to a detailed webinar covering the management of diabetes with a focus on evolving diagnosis and education for both primary care providers and patients. Paige Johnson, a registered nurse and diabetes educator, begins by highlighting important housekeeping details and emphasizes using the Q&A box for questions during the presentation and the chat box for sharing links.<br /><br />The webinar is part of a continuing education program named "Diabetes is Primary." It was created following feedback from participants who took part in the program. The presentation aims to enhance care for diabetic patients through an interactive approach, dissecting real-life studies, and providing practical strategies. The overall goal is to implement the latest standards without significantly increasing primary care professionals' workload.<br /><br />Dr. Christopher Jones, an internal medicine physician, introduces a case study involving a 51-year-old female patient, Jane Doe, who initially received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. With autoimmune diseases in her family and a BMI of 31, further evaluations reveal inconsistencies, leading to questioning the initial diagnosis. The patient's history, laboratory results, and symptoms suggest a possibility of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA). Dr. Jones discusses using GAD-65 antibody tests and C-peptide levels for a more precise diagnosis and differentiating between types 1, 2, and other diabetes types.<br /><br />Dr. Andrew Welch, an endocrinologist, expands on diagnosing and managing LADA, highlighting that proper diagnosis often involves measuring fasting C-peptide and GAD antibody levels. The content underlines that LADA presents mixed features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, making diagnosis challenging but critical for effective treatment.<br /><br />Emily Matney, a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), discusses the essential role of diabetes education in managing the disease, addressing common barriers to utilizing these services, and the value of early and ongoing education. Maureen Chamko, a dietician and diabetes educator, offers practical strategies for integrating nutrition assessment and education into patient care, emphasizing individualized approaches.<br /><br />The comprehensive session aims to empower primary care professionals to feel confident in ordering necessary tests and incorporating education to improve patient outcomes efficiently.

Keywords

diabetes management

primary care

continuing education

LADA

GAD-65 antibody

C-peptide levels

diabetes education

nutrition assessment

patient outcomes

interactive approach

case study

autoimmune diseases