Did my GP lie to me..?

[ert]

So herein lies the rub - I have high levels of C-pep/insulin production, and therefore suspected high insulin resistance at diagnosis, (HbA1c 129.5), but also positive GAD and other antibodies, and other T1 identifiers.

All definitions I have found online say T1/LADA due to the antibodies, or maybe Double Diabetes, as you can be T1/LADA and have IR too for a period. (I know you can also be T1 without the antibodies but that's a whole other story!). My BG has been at normal levels (4-7) since a month in, on 2g Metformin only following 3 weeks on <10 units insulin a day.

The fact I have antibodies means my pancreas could fail at any point and I can never be 'in remission/reversed' like a T2; or maybe I can fix the T2 bit with diet and exercise, and possibly have already, but will never stop being T1/LADA even though I am not (yet) on insulin, so just to be mindful of keeping my BG low and level until things 'develop'.

Have I got this wrong? I think I am getting more confused by the day. Apologies if I am hijacking this thread.

The antibodies exist in the general population with people that never go on to develop diabetes. They are present due to other autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. The c-peptide value is crucial to diagnosis. It should be below the lower end of the normal range on diagnosis or within 3 years of diagnosis for type 1/LADA.

 

[Mrs HJG]

And your situation just proves even if we have some general definitions of type there will always be atypical or complicated cases (as there is with all conditions). I hope you get some answers soon.

Thanks

 

[Mrs HJG]

The antibodies exist in the general population with people that never go on to develop diabetes. They are present due to other autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. The c-peptide value is crucial to diagnosis. It should be below the lower end of the normal range on diagnosis or within 3 years of diagnosis for type 1/LADA.

And so the wait goes on if only I was a laid back and patient person...