Hi. I've joined the LADA group. It not sure if I should be here. Was diagnosed as diabetic ten years ago after losing a stone and a half in weight, Drinking constantly and still being thirsty. My blood glucose was 33 and I was put on gliclacide. My initial diagnosis was Type 2. After about a year and further mess the diabetic nurse got me An appointment with a specialist who did. GAD65 test which came back as very high and he thought it "might" be LADA. I began to walk a lot every single day and watch what I ate. Nothing sweet, very limited fruit etc. After about two years I came off all meds as my HBA1C was good. Two years later, after an increase in BG levels and often spiking quite high, the specialist put me on metformin which I've been on ever since at gradually increasing dosage levels. I am now on the maximum dose and have been for some years. I tried to get a clear diagnosis as every specialist I saw told me it was something different. I had a C-peptide test which showed I was still making insulin. My current position is that my HBA1C is steadily rising. Some retinopathy has been detected and my BG cam still spike after my evening meal. I have never been given a clear diagnosis. Usually they think it might be LADA or MODY.
It's now ten years since this all started. I was 60 at the time, now 70 and I have been discharged by the current specialist.
I am somewhat dissatisfied with my treatment and wonder if I should press for further help? Has anyone had a similar experience and has anyone any advice?
It's now ten years since this all started. I was 60 at the time, now 70 and I have been discharged by the current specialist.
I am somewhat dissatisfied with my treatment and wonder if I should press for further help? Has anyone had a similar experience and has anyone any advice?