A 40-year old patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. What is the nurse's best response?

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus, although commonly diagnosed in childhood, can indeed occur at any age. This form of diabetes results from an autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to insulin deficiency. It is not limited to children and can be diagnosed in adults as well, a condition sometimes referred to as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA).

A 40-Year Old Patient Is Surprised to Learn of the Diagnosis