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Hi all Have been to see an endocrinologist last week and finally feel like I have someone on my side! He took one look at me and suggested that I didn't present as a typical type 2 and thought I might have LADA as I have been suspecting all along. Is arranging for a GAD test to see if this is...

Thanks so much I feel much more confident now to deal with whatever happens. Will let you know Cheers Nicki

I went to Australia last month and was advised to get a letter from my doctor stating my condition and that I needed my blood glucose monitor and lancets. Cost me £10 for the letter but glad I did cos I was stopped at customs after they put my hand luggage through and they wanted proof that I...

Hi Chocoholic Thanks for the advice. I have an appointment next week so will ask for the test and a referral. Do you have to inject with LADA? Thanks again Nicki

Hi everyone Can anyone tell me about LADA? Am 42 year old diagnosed with type 2 10 months ago but still not under control. Am on glucophage 2 twice a day and gliclazide 1 twice a day. without the metformin my levels are still too high but with the gliclazide am getting hypos very frequently, 3...

Hi Dennis Thankyou, that makes things a lot clearer. It sounds like it isn't MODY then due to no family history. Will keep plugging away to get my head around all this! Nicki

Hi Eric I agree! Am going to speak to them today and insist they refer me. Thanks for your help Nicki

Hello to all Wondered if anyone has any info on MODY. It has been suggested that I might fit the bill but my health centre has said they don't know much about it!!!!! Have been diagnosed as type 2 but very quick onset last August. Managed to get levels down with Glucophage from 29.5 to 6.5 over...

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Thanks Sugarless Sue, what a great name!

Thanks Ken for your advice, am feeling a new found confidence with all this discussion so will be assertive!

Hi Sue Do you think i should see one? By the way I think this forum is brilliant! Nicki

forgive my ignorance but what does an endocrinologist do?

Hi Ken No just my GP

I was told type 1 would have been recognised much earlier on in my life, but I will get the test you suggest. What is the ketone thing all about then? Also I tested my kids with my glucose monitor the other day and my 7 year old had a reading of 10.5 which I was quite shocked at, granted she had...

Thankyou to you all. I am so chuffed to have found this. Suddenly don't feel as though I am dealing with it on my own anymore!

Hi Catherine Thanks for quick response.I will have a look at that site. Yes I have a monitor and strips. Had to get them myself as health authority wouldn't let me have them! Seems to be quite common! The carb thing seems very interesting as my sugar really shoots up after bread,pots etc whereas...

Hello My name is Nicki,aged 42 and diagnosed last August with type 2. Seemed to develop in 3-4 weeks! Am on Metformin and Gliclazide but still haven't stabilised my blood sugar after 8 months. Am not overweight, go to the gym and its not in my family, so why did it happen to me ??? Anyone got...