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Been on insulin about a year now - diagnosed 18 months ago as Type 2, then LADA. I lost about 1.5 stone just before dianosis but since being on insulin (humalog fast acting only with meals) i've put on 2 stone. I'm 37 and 6ft2 so it doesn't really show that much but its depressing me...

I'm Type 1 LADA and, since going on insulin (9 months ago), have put on nearly 2 stone. HELP!!! Tried low carbing and I do seem to lose a few pounds in a week and need less insulin (only use fast acting). However, just had colds and flu lasting almost a month and my insulin requirements have...

What am I doing wrong? !!!!! I'm Type 1 / LADA (they haven't decided yet!) and I decided to try low carb after reading about it on here. I make my own variation on a quiche (no pastry of course) which I eat tons of with coleslaw, salad or just on its own and it doesn't affect my BS at all...

Just been to hospital for regular check up and been told that I'm not conforming to being a typical type 1 as my symptoms have come on quite slowly and I had gesstational diabetes during pregnancies which tends to mean I should be type 2 really. THe doc says he thinks I'm a LADA!!! but then...

Ok Ok I like a drink (or 10!!) When I was diagnosed I told my nurse I like to go out and drink at weekends as I didn't want to hide anything from her after all she needs all the information she can get to help me control my diabetes. As I drink lager I was devastated when I was diagnosed...

I was diagnosed in September last year as Type 2 as I had gestational diabetes with both kids and no family history of anything related. Docs couldn't work out if I was T1 or T2 - now think I'm T1 and I'm on insulin. Will my kids now be more susceptible to getting Type 1 cos I've got...