Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood (LADA):

1. How is LADA different from the usual form of type 1 diabetes?
   
   
2. How is it different from type 2 diabetes?
   
   
3. What symptoms or signs of LADA should I watch for?
   
   
4. What diagnostic tests for LADA might I undergo?
   
   
5. What do my test results show?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options for LADA?
   
   
7. Will I definitely need to take insulin? Should I start now? What can happen if I delay insulin therapy?
   
   
8. What method of taking insulin do you recommend for me?
   
   
9. What is my glucose level, and what should it be?
   
   
10. How often should I perform glucose monitoring?
    
    
11. Do I also need to perform ketone tests or any other tests?
    
    
12. How often should I have physical examinations, complete eye exams, foot exams, microalbuminuria testing and other medical care?
    
    
13. How can I reduce my risk of double diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy and other complications?
    
    
14. Is LADA likely to run in my family? Should relatives have an autoantibody test or other testing?