LADA, or latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood, is a lesser-known form of diabetes that shares characteristics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by the slow progression of autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells, similar to type 1 diabetes. However, it typically occurs in adulthood, like type 2 diabetes. LADA can be managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, or insulin therapy, depending on the individual’s needs.