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- Type of diabetes
- LADA
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I was diagnosed with LADA in Sept 2017 with and Hb1ac of 111. I take 4x500 metformin a day and have followed a very low carb diet. I also use a freestyle libre which has been fantastic. My January blood test has Hb1ac was 47 and I have a BMI of 25. Tomorrow I have my first appt at the hospital clinic with a consultant.
If they want to start me on insulin- should I agree- or try to keep going with my current regime, which has had a positive effect on bloods and weight. I have read conflicting articles about preserving pancreas function. I am also worried that I will have hypos as my blood sugars currently range between 3.5 and 7.5 all day.
Any advice/experiences from those who have been in my position would be very welcome.
If they want to start me on insulin- should I agree- or try to keep going with my current regime, which has had a positive effect on bloods and weight. I have read conflicting articles about preserving pancreas function. I am also worried that I will have hypos as my blood sugars currently range between 3.5 and 7.5 all day.
Any advice/experiences from those who have been in my position would be very welcome.
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