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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 1965829" data-attributes="member: 401801">Hi, and welcome,I'm with the others: Don't panic, you're in the mill now, you'll be okay. As for why you're being sent to the clinic; with raised levels, in two consecutive tests, they are sure you're a diabetic. The clinic is being called in to find out what type. There's all sorts, not just 1 and 2, and treatment varies greatly between them. So this is a good thing, this means you're getting proper help. Your doc may not know 10% of T2's are slim, and never were overweight to begin with. So T2 is still in the cards, for the moment. With T2, you could achieve remission on diet only, or diet in combination with medication. You could go for medication only, but I can't quite recommend that as then it is a progressive condition which will need ever more meds. But that's entirely up to you. If it's T1, you'll need insulin. There's Mody/Lada/T3c... But 1 and 2 are the most common types. Whatever the outcome, (and there will be tests to see whether you still make enough insulin or are insulin resistant etc), you're more than welcome here to ask for advice, or have a rant, or whatever you need. The only thing you have to remember right now is that you'll be okay. And if there's anything you need from us, let us know. Hugs,Jo</blockquote>

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