misdiagnosed?

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    Diagnosed type 2 but not convinced?

    I was diagnosed type 2 in my 50’s but it did not make sense. Lifestyle, diet and exercise, really good throughout my life. No family history. No visceral fat. Tested for type 1 but not type 1. Healthy BMI and weight throughout life. Lost weight for no reason when first diagnosed type 2...
  2. B

    Possible misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes

    I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the spring of 2019 at the age of 31. I went to the doctor for unexplained weight loss of 15 lbs over a few months. Blood work came back with an A1C of 7.8%. Because of my lack of risk factors (healthy weight, active lifestyle) and history of Celiac...
  3. A

    Honeymoon period experiences

    Hello, was wondering what other people’s honeymoons with type 1 were like? I was diagnosed 3 months ago after going in DKA and significant weight loss. I have firmly believed ever since that I am Not diabetic (despite what my DN tell me haha) After gradually reducing my insulin after...
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    GAD & C-Peptide Results- Very confused!

    Hi there I'm hoping someone could help me as I am beyond confused right now! Just to give you a bit of background: I was diagnosed as type 1 9 years ago at the age of 19. I've muddled through for the last 8 years but have really focused on getting tighter control of my bloods in the last year...
  5. K

    PCOS & Type 1...?

    I've been diagnosed as type 1 since 16. Am now in my mid 30s and have found out I have PCOS, which you're born with. But according to what I can read, PCOS normally leads to type 2 diabetes...not type 1. I have always had a problem with my weight, but at the time of diagnosis I had lost a bit...
  6. K

    Hb1ac ... I'm so confused

    So last year I was diagnosed with GD in my pregnancy.. Baby came October 15 and all was well then May this year I was taking funny turns and hospital told me I was not type 1 and gave me insulin, monitor and nurse details and sent me on my way... So I've been living life like a strict dieting...