@A DiabetesTeam Member excellent information. There is always so much to learn about this disease.

Mentioned Users

A Diabete...

Graham, U r the goat of information and I thank U

Thank you.
Well said.

I chose insulin over other meds when first diagnosed as a type 2. Glad I did. For the next few years it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride and myself and my Docs suspected I was type 1 even though antibody tests showed up negative. Even in the hospital with DKA the tests were negative. Eventually though the GAD antibody got me and the Docs confirmed I was LADA. Like Graham said nothing really has changed it just explained the bumpy ride. I just use a little more insulin now to keep my numbers in tight range. I eat very low carb but the old pancreas secretes less insulin. My Dexcom let's me know as well as a couple c-peptide tests.
I do cheat a few times a month though and it helps keep me balanced. My a1c has averaged 6.1 for almost 7yrs now so I know this works for me.

Hi, As one of those misdiagnosed. The minute I saw the Dr after the Type 1 lab tests, it was a great change. I was taken off the metformin, and trulicity but of course kept on the long acting, Plus given the meal time insulin. She also slapped a Cgm on my arm. She never said LADA, just said Type 1 and you will be on insulin forever. Looked sad about it too. I was actually happy or relieved in away because it was a battle trying to get my numbers anywhere near good. It was a constant struggle. I felt like a failure because I was doing everything correct. My numbers were awful
I was in the hospital in Dka when diagnosed.,Type 2. I think I should have at that time diagnosed Type 1 not a year later, but I'm alive and kicking so it's water under the bridge. I advocate for anyone struggling just ask for the antibody blood test.
Edited to add: I still eat like I am a Type 2, it's much easier to keep my numbers in check. There are some Type 1's who advocate "eat what you want and dose for it" Or "my kids can eat sweets and if someone says he can't have a piece of cake I'll let him have 2" Non diabetic people shouldn't be eating 2 pieces of cake. LOL I "get" their reasoning, but I think it's just so much harder to control that way. If you can get away with keeping your numbers in control that way more power to ya, but dang it just seems way too hard.