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Also look at B6, particularly if on some meds affecting B12 synthesis and recycling . B6 is a key cofactor Too much B6 can cause neuropathy symptoms .

How do people find dietician advice for diabetes? MIL is simply having insulin dosage increased, BS are still often above 15 - is there any decent dietary advice on NHS?

she's been told she dosn't need them ! I've given her a huge tub of this https://www.nuzest.co.uk/products/clean-lean-protein?variant=32628685307992 as low on crabs but good nutrititional profile as other metrics need to be in the mix too. She does drink aroind 4-5 glasses of milk a day which...

Yes it could well have been the cyst that sparked the DKA. She had been diagnosed by GP as diabetic around 18 months ago and was on pills of some sort, but clearly was not being monitored. She only told one of her sons ( who lives near her and takes her to appointments) and just carried on as...

Thanks @AloeSvea , Age seems to be driving the treatment - the irony is that she could well outlast a few of us! The sad thing is that she does keep asking me what she should be eating as the spikes concern her- she has all but given up chocolate ( to be fair I think her son ate all the...

Thank you . Lack of sleep this week is not helping thought processes ! As liver provides nocturnal glucose , I had wrongly assumed it may have something to do with liver function. I don't quite know how a slow release will pan out . I know that the initial spikes , and previous night time...

Insulin changed today to a slow release version. 3 month blood sugar test had halved ( thankfully as it was 32 on admission to hospital) This change in insulin has caused initial high spikes after eating (28) - probably body needs time to adjust as this will be a big change ? Change...

Blood results back - T2 confirmed .

Well just been advised by my brother in law that he won't be asking any questions as his mother has an expert team and both he and his mum are very happy with the treatment to date . Frustrating.

Thanks for this info - really interesting re calibration for CGM . I suspect the BS has been set higher to try and assist in weight gain and that this would be a temporary measure until a predetermined amount of weight has been on and then the situation reviewed and BS potentially reduced...

We were told 5- 8 weeks as it goes to a lab in Cambridge - so hopefully in the right timeframe now. eldest son is acting as carer and is very controlling- he is the point of contact for medics and is quite content to not query anything and keep life simple. We'll see how this week goes. Happily...

question - is there an inherited susceptibility to LADA given that it has seems to share some aspects of type 1?

Eldest son is chasing confirmation from diabetic nurse . He just wants life to be simple and is not querying anything .

Yes I totally agree re diet. The carb intake makes insulin balancing a moving target , but that's the official line and it's not budging at the moment sadly. She's not even on fortified drinks / protein shakes . Thanks for the insulin info - it's totally new to me do I am trying to catch up.

Hi She has not got the blood test result back for LADA / T1 diagnosis yet . She's been told that she may be a type 1 according to her eldest son who is closest to her , but didn't share info much . The regime seems to be geared for T2 ( but I don't know ) Her eldest son is just following...