Hello everyone,
I know it has been 2 years since I created this post (and was diagnosed) but I wanted to give you guys an update as I believe I’m in an extremely rare position. I am now 23 years old and currently in the process of completing my MA in Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights. I weigh 64kg and am 180cm tall (yes, I’m a giant) Believe it or not, my diabetes is now completely diet and exercise controlled, and the doctors still haven’t seemed to figure out why yet. It’s a mystery regarding what type of diabetes I have, but I think its becomming clear that it’s not type 1, as I haven’t needed to administer any form of insulin. However, I do follow a relatively strict diet, consisting of barely any carb, especially not pasta or rice (they spike my bg like a mf) My most recent a1c came back at 6% which I’m more than happy with, and haven’t had any major complications since diagnosis. I’m still learning what I can and can’t eat, as although this may sound like a fairytale, it only takes one poor meal decision to leave me high for hours. Also, with my diabetes being diet and exercise controlled, I have completely cut out sugary snacks, fizzy drinks and desserts from my diet. I think by far the weirdest part of this situation is that I still suffer from lows even though I do not take any form of insulin. If I haven’t eaten for a couple of hours, skipped a meal, am walking around in the heat or have engaged in some moderate exercise, I still suffer from low bg usually ranging from 2.9 - 3.9. I have even been woken up in the night by lows. I really am a medical marvel lol. I know this is pretty random, but seeing as my case is a rarity, I thought it would be interesting to share my story with everyone. If you have any questions feel free to ask Hope you’re all well.