Ian did you only ever have the one GAD test? I've had 3 - 519, 88 and 158, range under 10. Interestingly, my thyroid antibody tests now come back normal - I guess this is because the anti bodies have now pretty much destroyed my thyroid gland so there's nothing left to destroy.Sounds like you are LADA. I had a GAD test of over 2,000 18 months ago, my consultant said I was LADA. But some months back a diabetic specialist nurse read out my hospital notes to me, and there was no mention of LADA. Just T1 in honeymoon period. She too said I was LADA.... Just different terms used to define an early stage of T1.
Strangely, despite the GAD test of over 2,000, I am still not on insulin. The LCHF diet keeps my BG levels low, for now.
Unfortunately I have not had a c-peptide test..... My Dr says it would not help / make any changes to my diagnosis or treatment and thus it would be a waste of valuable NHS resource funding!!
Only the 2 for me so far thank god. But I have been told to look forward to pernicious anemia and rheumatoid arthritis!!!
I've had graves disease for 3 years and I'm currently awaiting a total thyroidectomy as my goitre is affecting my swallowing and my voice.
Only the one, Drs in the UK don't like doing them as they cost around £400 a time. I was lucky to get mine done, I read up about the test, and convinced my GP that I seemed not to have T2 symptoms.... I would have liked to have a c-peptide test done as well, but they said there was no benefit, as my treatment would not change.Ian did you only ever have the one GAD test? I've had 3 - 519, 88 and 158, range under 10. Interestingly, my thyroid antibody tests now come back normal - I guess this is because the anti bodies have now pretty much destroyed my thyroid gland so there's nothing left to destroy.
Oh I see... pity because it would be interesting to see if the reading changes as time goes on. I have read varying reports as to whether the actual reading is indicative of the strength of attack .... some say yes, others say no. You're either positive or negative. I've given up trying to work it all out, it's al too much for my poor little brain!Only the one, Drs in the UK don't like doing them as they cost around £400 a time. I was lucky to get mine done, I read up about the test, and convinced my GP that I seemed not to have T2 symptoms.... I would have liked to have a c-peptide test done as well, but they said there was no benefit, as my treatment would not change.
http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/diagnostic-tests/tests-catalogue/gad-antibodies.aspxCost
- UK NHS - 15 UKP
- International and Private - 20 UKP
Hi The fasting levels in Australia are recommended 3.5-6 , so 8mmols may prove to be a little high the 12.8 post meals may depend on the type of bread that was eaten how many slices what was in the sandwhichHi I was wondering if this can happen in teenagers too my daughters fasting levels are 5to 8 but 2hours after eatingsandwich today jump to 12.6 she has a glucose tolerance test tomorrow hopefully this will shed some light on things
Hi. Note that NICE has recently reported that as time passes following diagnosis, GAD tests become less reliable and c-peptide more reliable. Also Late onset T1 can be caused by other pancreatic problems rather than GAD. My c-peptide was very low but GAD negative (8 years after diagnosis). In my case I suspect a virus as I had a high unexplained white blood cell count at the time of diagnosis and a mild, dull abdominal ache.
Neither a fasting blood test nor an HbA1c will catch the high BG, but a random blood test or a Glucose Tolerance Test will show up the diabetes.
Dr Bernstein says you can buy insulin in the US - is that where you are? - without a prescription. Some people take things into their own hands if they really get nowhere with their doctors. I've seen references recently to Walmart selling NPH ( which is a good starting basal at low doses, e.g. less than 5u - it's what I use) inexpensively. Then you would just need a rapid-acting (more important) like Novorapid. Do some net research?Yes.My meter readings don't count for an official diagnosis.
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