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Hospital appointment and don’t know what to expect
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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2310144" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>Welcome to the forums.</p><p></p><p>Your displayed info says LADA, so long term you're going to be on insulin, though I don't know whether they'll put you on that straight away, (I am not a doctor). I'm surprised you're not on insulin already, to be honest, as you're definitely at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Do you have access to ketone testing strips? (You can buy them from the chemist). If your ketones are high and your blood sugars are high you should call 111, as an appointment next week could be too late.</p><p></p><p>As regards the driving, are you talking trucks/lorries or just cars. Normal car shouldn't be a problem (you just need to inform the DVLC) HGVs etc may be more of an issue as there are more stringent requirements for keeping your license. Basically, the DVLC nees to be sure you won't go hypo at the wheel.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2310144, member: 372717"] Welcome to the forums. Your displayed info says LADA, so long term you're going to be on insulin, though I don't know whether they'll put you on that straight away, (I am not a doctor). I'm surprised you're not on insulin already, to be honest, as you're definitely at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Do you have access to ketone testing strips? (You can buy them from the chemist). If your ketones are high and your blood sugars are high you should call 111, as an appointment next week could be too late. As regards the driving, are you talking trucks/lorries or just cars. Normal car shouldn't be a problem (you just need to inform the DVLC) HGVs etc may be more of an issue as there are more stringent requirements for keeping your license. Basically, the DVLC nees to be sure you won't go hypo at the wheel. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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