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Morning guys, Just a quick one...and I'm not sure if I've asked before but is everyone under a hospital for care? Im not and my GP seems to think that the only thing that's changed since my diagnosis went from type 2 to type 1 is a tick box on her screen! !! If I have a question or query...

Good morning all I have just had my diagnosis changed from type 2 to type 1 following a positive gad test. The question is have is : How many of you type 1s are under a hospital team and how many are just under the GP?

Morning all, Seeing as I literally found out yesterday I'm positive for GAD antibodies (got docs this morning to confirm) I have a few questions :( The first being...I have 2 children. Being LADA as opposed to Type 2, does that put my boys at an increased risk of developing lada / type 1...

Curious to know if there are any other LADAs out there who started their journey with Gestational Diabetes? I was.told that having GD increased my risk of getting Type 2 not LADA....

Hi All, I posted in type 1 but may be better off here in LADA. 34, normal weight, on insulin within 2 years diagnosis, GAD result came back 787 range is 0-5 :O Does this mean I'm defo LADA as my current diagnosis is type 2 which I've thought all along was wrong :(

Good evening. I was diagnosed Type 2 in Sept 2012. I felt all along that this diagnosis was incorrect due to oral meds not really working, my age etc....Anyway had a gad test done and it's come back as 787!!! Now does this mean I'm type 1? Or will my doctor still argue against me?

Hi all. Bit of background. ..GD diagnosed 2011 straight onto insulin, then diagnosed Type 2 in 2012. Tried oral meds, no effect and finally put on insulin (after a long fight with my docs) in feb. Now today my doc has agreed to do an antibody test after refusing to refer me to the hospital...

Had a request for test strips declined for overuse! Basically I only get 50 at a time, requested some Monday, and again today due to the bank holidays. They are refusing because of overuse. Where do I stand? I need to test before driving as standard and that's at least twice a day! Then...

Hi All. I've been put on insulin now as oral meds seemed ineffective. At present I take 1 unit per 10g carbs (worked out do bolus 5 hour test) and 10 units lantus at night. I'm 34. So reasonably young to already be on the insulin route, however it's working!! BUT my question is this...as I...

Out of interest, how many test strips do people get through? I can only request 50 at a time and seems like always requesting them!!

Hey all. Started my novorapid/lantus routine yesterday. After a scary experience with my first lantus shot lol I'm now on the road ready to get going.. Im confused a little about the dosage advice my nurse gave me...she said take 2 novorapid units and increase every 3days if it's not enough :/...

Hey Guys, I'm starting insulin tomorrow. It's not ideal but it's the only option to get control. She is discussing with the doctor today to decide the best regime. At present I'm on 4 X Gliclazide a day which isn't working and she talking about either adding 2 X.doses of long acting insulin...

I am actually feeling really nervous about tomorrow. Its the unknown I guess. For those who don't know I'm 34, Type 2 on 4 X Gliclazide daily and my hb1ac has just come back at 10.9 :( same as it was when I started the gliclazide in May 2014. Gutted to say the least. I am unsure what she is...

Good morning I woke up at 1am this morning to find my 4th and little finger have got pins and needles and are numbish. Is this something that could be diabetes related? If so, do I need to get this checked today? I have an appointment on Monday with the diabetes nurse but I'm really worried :,(

I'm so confused, which quite frankly these days is easily done lol I've joined a LCHF page and they are using Ketostix and are posting pics of the sticks saying they have ketones?? Now, from this forum I gathered that ketones are bad?? Soo...If I followed a LCHF diet would I then get ketones...

IF, and it's a big IF, I get put on insulin on Monday...Will they stop my gliclazide? or will I have to take both :/

Good morning Just a quick one. I was planning on going swimming this morning, my waking level was 17 though :/ is it safe to do so or will it have a negative effect? I don't want to make matters worse :(

Hey all. Just got back from a dentist app intent where she told me that I have Peridontitis? Not sure of the spelling. Anyway, been in tears as I know my blood sugar control had not helped matters. Im currently on 4 X glucoside a day and still waking on between 14-17 and post meals are higher...

Need to rant here as I seem to have upset my entire family on FB lol. My brother posted a pic of a giant cake with the tag line 'All I want for Christmas is crippling diabetes' Not one person in my family (other my mum) can understand why I'm upset about this? I made a comment about how...

Hi guys When would you get something out your foot checked? Sorry for too much information but here goes : A few weeks back in got a.new pair of shoes, I've got a bunion (niiice) so they started to rub creating a blister. Well the blister popped and now I have what is similar to a hole...