Hidden autoimmune diabetes in adults requires long-term insulin therapy and active management of complications.
Cryptogenic autoimmune diabetes in adults is a special type 1 diabetes mellitus, which is caused by the immune destruction of pancreatic islet cells, and requires long-term reliance on insulin to effectively regulate blood glucose levels and to meet the body’s metabolic needs. During the use of insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, blood glucose needs to be monitored regularly to effectively regulate the dosage of insulin.
Treatment of diabetes with insulin also requires consideration of risk factor control and treatment of complications. Effective cardiovascular protection and timely monitoring of blood pressure and lipids during treatment of diabetes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Acute complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, require prompt symptomatic treatment, such as rehydration, hypoglycemia, and correction of electrolyte disorders, which may be life-threatening if treatment is delayed.
Adults with occult autoimmune diabetes need to be treated under medical supervision.