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The GAD test was negative but apparently that isn't conclusive in determining if you have type 1 (http://www.diabetes.co.uk/gad-antibody-test.html) Can't quite remember the exact results of the C Peptide but I believe I had a reasonably high level which suggests I'm still producing some insulin...

Get them to do a C Peptide and GAD antibody test.. they'd never done one on me in the 2yrs I'd been diagnosed as type 1. To be honest it's like having my life back, I can climb mountains and plan a day out without carrying 4/5 bags of jellybabies and having to test every 20 minutes, just wished...

I'm definitely re-diagnosed as Type 2, the consultant has given me a letter to confirm. My initial diagnosis as Type 1 was apparently due to me not being a "typical" Type 2... I'm average weight, have always exercised (regularly hike mountains) & have a good diet... I've been told it's likely...

Guys.. I'm tal Thanks for getting this back on topic rather than an IT threado_O I can't blame the GP, I've been with the diabetes team/consultant at a major hospital.... reading between the lines seems this is the first time in the 2yrs that they've checked my blood using the C Peptide...

Yes, life's changing again after 2 yrs spent getting my head around being insulin dependant. It's good to know that I'm not and that, if all goes to plan at least, a tweak to my diet should be enough rather than 5 jabs a day.. it is like starting all over again though. Certainly be nice to walk...

Must admit I'm still slightly in shock.. I see it as positive though as I won't miss having 5 injections every day although managing it I'm not 100% sure about as I live a quite healthy life style, balanced diet etc, exercise regularly (mountain hiking) and I'm not overweight, infact ever so...

2 yrs ago I was rushed into hospital with all the classic symptoms.. thirst, weight loss etc to be diagnosed as Type 1 and I've been on insulin ever since. I've always had good control except during exercise when I've had to take silly amounts of carb to keep my levels up so after discussion...

Just get the doctors surgery to give you a full print out of the required prescription.. this also should have the surgery address/details on it and will be all you'll need, this was actually the recommendation of my doctor the first time I asked him for a letter to travel.. I've actually never...

It's obviously a little worrying when you hear of sad events like this but it is very rare. Bear in mind that at night your body is really only on "tick over" so your glucose levels should stay quite stable.. there are things that can affect this which are mainly: Long acting insulin dosage -...

I'm quite recently diagnosed Type 1, 15 months ago, and my experience is that on first diagnosis you're really given a few "ball park" figures to work with. Whilst in hospital during my initial diagnosis I was told to take 20 units of Lantus.. the few weeks afterwards I suffered frequent lows so...

I use the BD Micro fine 0.25 x 5mm I haven't had any issues to be honest, I don't think a longer needle is needed if you're having problems just one with a thicker gauge

Hi, I'm quite recently diagnosed too, 15 months ago and have to admit that exercise can be challenging. I do lots of hillwalking which brings my levels down quite quickly..at the moment here's what I do.... Before heading out for a walk take NO long acting insulin with breakfast (using bran...

Hi, All a little daunting at first, not long diagnosed myself. The main thing that helped me get things quickly under control was carb counting.. get the diabetes team to give you an "Aviva Accuchek Expert" meter and explain carb counting. Also it's best to cut out the snacking in between meals...

Thanks for the reply.. to be honest I've read loads on the subject, including the runsweet site and tried everything I can think of, reducing my Lantus to zero has minimal effect so I think I'm definitely still producing insulin. I'm seeing the diabetes team soon so hoping to get referred for...

Carb counting is a MUST.. helped me quickly come to terms with the diagnosis 18months ago at the age of 46.... the Aviva Accuchek Expert monitor is a great help too Simon