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Clan

Clan

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
This is going to read as though I'm flippant and carefree but I'm not.

I was diagnosed as Type2 about 3 years ago but recently (3 months) the practioners said they got it wrong and I'm actually Type 1. Of course a whole heap of info comes with the diagnosis.

I'm not the best at taking my insulin, I have always felt fine. My blood sugars hover between 12 and 25.

I've been fortunate in that I haven't experienced real symptoms yet which inturn breeds complacency. I emphasise YET as no doubt its not doing my body any good. But its difficult when you can't see it or feel it.

Is anyone else in the same position ?
 
Your post makes me want to ask lots of questions.
Are ‘the practitioners’ happy that your blood sugars are reading so high? In my book they’re ‘real symptoms’. For most Type Ones, hovering between 12 and 25 would be a clear sign that insulin doses/carbohydrate intake need adjusting.
Have you been given advice on how to do that?
Did ‘the practitioners’ ensure you had a GAD test and c-peptides counted to confirm the Type One diagnosis?
 
@Clan to address your post. Yes it does sound carefree and flippant. I had a look to see how old you are as it sounds like the behaviour of a younger rebellious type 1. However, I wonder if it’s that you are more in denial and just hoping that you are still a type 2.
The high numbers you are living with would quite frankly make me feel lethargic and run down. If you could get your head around actually carb counting and been disciplined with what is actually a life saving drug, you may be surprised at how much better you feel. Go on go for it.
 
Hello @Clan When your body is used to running at such high levels you can feel complacent about the taking insulin bit, however as @becca59 has pointed out you could also be in denial about your t1 diagnosis.

It's vital to feel supported in this so can you speak to your DSN about what's going on and see what support they can give you ? Getting your levels down below 9 mmol/l is a good target to aim for and it will make you feel so much better in yourself, better levels mean sharper, clearer thinking, less fogginess, also the excess sugar which is expelled by the body in all body fluids doesn't do your teeth much good either it can contribute to tooth decay and periodontitis which can lead to tooth loss, That's the more immediate downside, the longer term doesn't bear thinking about. Please ask for help.
 
I have been type 1 for 48 years and would be very disappointed with myself if I ran my blood sugars that high , you really need to get them down to normal levels and you will feel so much better .
 
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