Hi all,
I know this forum isn't for diagnosing, but would value a few opinions...
Basically, I'm wondering if I might be in the early stages of LADA.
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in October 2020, and was easily able to control it with diet and exercise. But after returning to a normal diet, my HbA1c at three months post-birth came back as 41, so just below prediabetic (in the UK). I started eating low-carb and running three times a week, and got it down to 31 three months later.
However, I'm slim and was losing an unhealthy amount of weight, so then added in a few extra carbs (mainly Ryvitas). This halted the weight loss, but my HbA1c in September was 37.
I decided to go low-carb again (barring a handful of experiments with potato, which weirdly I tolerated at first but soon couldn't). I've just had another HbA1c in January, and it's back up to 41! Admittedly I'd eased off a bit on the running, but was still doing some. Low-carb meals I used to be fine with are now giving me higher readings that are taking longer to come down (eg tonight - cod, broccoli, celeriac and sprouts).
Alongside this, I've been diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, with thyroid peroxidase antibodies. I know autoimmune conditions love company, hence suspecting LADA.
I mentioned this to my GP and she poo-pooed the idea (to quote - "I'm not going to continue with this conversation"!). But it seems to me something's amiss. Would value your thoughts, wise forum members! Thank you.
I know this forum isn't for diagnosing, but would value a few opinions...
Basically, I'm wondering if I might be in the early stages of LADA.
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in October 2020, and was easily able to control it with diet and exercise. But after returning to a normal diet, my HbA1c at three months post-birth came back as 41, so just below prediabetic (in the UK). I started eating low-carb and running three times a week, and got it down to 31 three months later.
However, I'm slim and was losing an unhealthy amount of weight, so then added in a few extra carbs (mainly Ryvitas). This halted the weight loss, but my HbA1c in September was 37.
I decided to go low-carb again (barring a handful of experiments with potato, which weirdly I tolerated at first but soon couldn't). I've just had another HbA1c in January, and it's back up to 41! Admittedly I'd eased off a bit on the running, but was still doing some. Low-carb meals I used to be fine with are now giving me higher readings that are taking longer to come down (eg tonight - cod, broccoli, celeriac and sprouts).
Alongside this, I've been diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, with thyroid peroxidase antibodies. I know autoimmune conditions love company, hence suspecting LADA.
I mentioned this to my GP and she poo-pooed the idea (to quote - "I'm not going to continue with this conversation"!). But it seems to me something's amiss. Would value your thoughts, wise forum members! Thank you.
