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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SareN" data-source="post: 2352134" data-attributes="member: 522520">I had some routine blood tests in May 2018 and had a raised HBA1C of 6%.  I was told i was in the prediabetic range. It was a real shock as I am very slim, eat well and am a fitness instructor. At the time I was teaching 12 classes a week. I tried to pursue it as it just didn't seem right with my size and lifestyle but doctors were very dismissive and just said I was probably eating more sugar than I realised.I had some further blood tests done in February 2020 due to feeling very tired and not myself. I was called urgently to the doctors office as my HBA1C was 11.7%. My LADA type 1 diagnosis was delayed due to Covid19 but I finally had antibody tests done in June and tested positive. I started insulin and feel so much better. I now realised how unwell and tired I had been feeling for so long. I didn't even know slow on set type 1 existed. I was 36 at diagnosis.</blockquote>

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