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Morning everyone-
I was 'diagnosed' last week as a possible type 1.5 (tall, thin body shape, reasonably fit, aged 37). Doctor has given me metformin 500x2 after first HBA1C of 91.
Unfortunately I didn't really know of the 1.5/LADA condition until after I'd been to the GP so didn't know what to ask about it. When I first went in I assumed something type 2 so was more prepared for that- diet and exercise. Now I've done a lot more reading I think I know more, but could do with some help with getting the right questions to ask the GP in order to get all the answers I need about my condition.
Elaine 77 kindly suggested a couple of things- GAD65 and c-peptide test in order to give me a proper diagnosis. What else should I be asking- are there any other tests that I need doing in order to get a complete picture of what is happening? I'm not yet sure which test determines my insulin production level yet so if someone could enlighten me I'd be really grateful.
Other questions that I think I need to ask the GP are:
- Do I need to do a glucose tolerance test? I've not yet done one.
- Should I be referred to a consultant/specialist?
- Is Metformin a sensible route for the moment or will insulin (low dose hopefully) be more effective long-term in retaining any beta cell function?
- Are there any courses that I should be aiming to go on if I'm definitely a type 1.5?
- Do I need to worry about ketones? ( I had one urine test and was clear)
I don't expect answers to these questions from the forum - it's more to build up a list of what I need to so if you have any other questions that I need to be asking I'd really appreciate it!
Rich
I was 'diagnosed' last week as a possible type 1.5 (tall, thin body shape, reasonably fit, aged 37). Doctor has given me metformin 500x2 after first HBA1C of 91.
Unfortunately I didn't really know of the 1.5/LADA condition until after I'd been to the GP so didn't know what to ask about it. When I first went in I assumed something type 2 so was more prepared for that- diet and exercise. Now I've done a lot more reading I think I know more, but could do with some help with getting the right questions to ask the GP in order to get all the answers I need about my condition.
Elaine 77 kindly suggested a couple of things- GAD65 and c-peptide test in order to give me a proper diagnosis. What else should I be asking- are there any other tests that I need doing in order to get a complete picture of what is happening? I'm not yet sure which test determines my insulin production level yet so if someone could enlighten me I'd be really grateful.
Other questions that I think I need to ask the GP are:
- Do I need to do a glucose tolerance test? I've not yet done one.
- Should I be referred to a consultant/specialist?
- Is Metformin a sensible route for the moment or will insulin (low dose hopefully) be more effective long-term in retaining any beta cell function?
- Are there any courses that I should be aiming to go on if I'm definitely a type 1.5?
- Do I need to worry about ketones? ( I had one urine test and was clear)
I don't expect answers to these questions from the forum - it's more to build up a list of what I need to so if you have any other questions that I need to be asking I'd really appreciate it!
Rich