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Hello all. Might be LADA.

Hoon

Hoon

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi I have never posted on a forum before Not quite sure what I am doing I have just been informed that my type 2 diabetes may have been lada all along
 
Hi @Hoon that must be quite a shock. What have they said and what are they basing it on? Have you moved into insulin?
Great that you have posted, the forum will generally help with any questions.
 
Hi. It's good if the surgery has spotted that possibility - mine never did. Are you fairly slim? Have you had the two tests for LADA i.e. GAD and c-peptide? What medication are your currently on?
 
I was diagnosed around 2003. Due to age and overweight it was assumed that I was type 2 but oral meds never really worked and my a1c quickly went up to 12 and stayed there. Drs just assumed that I needed more oral meds and didn't want me to try insulin. I am on insulin now and have much reduced sugar levels I have recently been tested GAD and c peptide and that's when I was told I am probably not type 2 sorry if I sound vague but just in the learning phase
 
This is a great place to learn. You'll need to get your head around carb counting and insulin is different to oral meds but I'm guessing you will also be feeling a lot better with it.
 
Hoon said:
I was diagnosed around 2003. Due to age and overweight it was assumed that I was type 2 but oral meds never really worked and my a1c quickly went up to 12 and stayed there. Drs just assumed that I needed more oral meds and didn't want me to try insulin. I am on insulin now and have much reduced sugar levels I have recently been tested GAD and c peptide and that's when I was told I am probably not type 2 sorry if I sound vague but just in the learning phase
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Hi. What were your GAD and c-peptide results? I went thru exactly the same process but had the tests done privately as my surgery said I wasn't T1, refused insulin and just wanted to keep adding tablets. My GAD was negative but my c-peptide was low. I'm now on Basal/Bolus. I have always been slim.
 
I called the dn at the hospital today to get the test results Couldn't tell me Said dr will call me tomorrow I have another appt in November and will be retested for c peptide one week before I am only on insulin now novo mix 30 38uin the morning and same at night Is this a lot? I have been reading others posts and know I am not alone in the confusion I am becoming resigned to not having answers from medical folks Feeling a bit depressed and very tired. Finding it difficult to manage daily chores of late Sorry to whine. Feeling overwhelmed but ready to learn about carbs and eating better. Feel better getting the feelings out
 
@Hoon get all those feelings out here, it really does help! Emotionally we have all had the same rollercoaster tripod diagnosis so can emphasise.
I've never used mixed insulin but all I can say is whatever dose is working for you is the right one for now, it may change as time goes on but for now if your numbers are improving and you aren't constantly hypo then it's ok. Talk to the nurse about any concerns.
Apart from feeling tired - are your numbers in range? Because your body may be finding lower sugar levels a bit of a shock.
 
I think my numbers are better. I used to be about 14 or so first thing in the morning now the lowest has been 4.8 but usually between 6 to 9 not sure exactly what impacts it. It doesn't seem clearly related to what I had for tea the night before though it probably may well be. I will start doing more tests. I was told to test before breakfast and before dinner. I used to forget but am getting better. After reading posts, I will start testing two hours after meals to try to learn from that. My eating has been erratic in time and content. Sometimes I seem obsessed with food. Always thinking about it. I am going to find an app or some way to start documenting better. Any ideas?
 
My sugar is 13.3 around 4 hrs after I ate. Do you get hot from being high too
 
@Hoon - Hello and Welcome to the Forum :) @daisy1 will provide you with some basic information that all new members receive.
 
Carbs and Cals is an app (and book) that has carb counts, myfitnesspal also has nutritional values. Mysugr seems to be a popular app for receding figures but I found it annoying. I think there are a few out there.
Did your nurse give you a target range for blood sugars? I was told to be 4.5-7 before meals and 6.5-8 before bed. It sounds like your numbers are getting better, so really well done.
This will be a slow process but you have done amazingly so far.
 
@Hoon

Hello Hoon and welcome to the forum :) Here is the information we give to new members and I hope you will find it helpful and answers some of your questions.


BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.

A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 210,000 people who are demonstrating this.

On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.

The role of carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.

If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.

The bad news

Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.

The good news

People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.

Controlling your carbs

The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.

There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:

  • Reduce your carbohydrate intake
  • Choose ‘better’ carbohydrates
Reduce your carbohydrates

A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.

The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.

Choosing better carbohydrates

The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.

Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.

Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a free 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.

Eating what works for you

Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.

To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.

The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:

Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
  • Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 8.5 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (adults)
  • Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 9 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (children)
  • Before meals: 4 to 8 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 10 mmol/l
However, those that are able to, may wish to keep blood sugar levels below the NICE after meal targets.

Access to blood glucose test strips

The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:

  • structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review
  • self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education

Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.

You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.

Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
 
Thank you daisy1' The information is most helpful. I have started a diabetes diary app today that helps with carbs as well. I did the 10 week course some time ago but somehow it didn't all sink in I will go through it again. I think I will absorb it better now. Thank you all for your patience. Ps I'm not really a hoon just typed something in and the autocorrect did the rest lol
 
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