Advisory Board October 23, 2024
Singer Lance Bass recently revealed that he has Type 1.5 diabetes, a lesser-known condition that shares traits of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and is often initially misdiagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about the condition.
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Lance Bass diagnosed with Type 1.5 diabetes
A few years ago, Bass was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. However, despite his efforts to eat right, exercise, and take medication, he had difficulty managing his symptoms. After multiple medications, three different doctors, and over four years, Bass discovered he had been misdiagnosed.
Instead of having Type 2 diabetes, Bass has a lesser-known condition called Type 1.5 diabetes, or latent autoimmune...