Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator living with type 1 diabetes, dives deep into LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults). She unpacks how LADA can often be mistaken for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis through antibody testing. The conversation touches on the role of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and innovative treatments. They also discuss the need for community support and accessible diabetes resources to improve management.