I was diagnosed with LADA at 70 years old this past September. My doctor kept telling me I was pre diabetic until I found a new doctor who gave me the GAD test. Got insulin the next day. I am surprised to hear of so many people diagnosed in their later years.

My father and I both have the type of diabetes. Originally we were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but years later our diagnosis was changed after lab work. My diabetes is slow progressing. I did start insulin on the day my diagnosis was changed to type one but my insulin needs were very low. Its been almost 3 years for me and my insulin needs are slowly increasing now.