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<blockquote data-quote="Daibell" data-source="post: 2390473" data-attributes="member: 21149"><p>Hi. It can be confusing as many medics don't really understand how to categorise or test for diabetes types other than 'standard' T1 & T2. Type 3C may be relevant and refers to a significantly damaged pancreas. Where the insulin producing beta cells are failing after childhood, late onset T1, aka LADA, is labelled. It's the same as T1 but can come on more slowly. If your partner hasn't had a C-Peptide test I would ask for one. This test measures the level of insulin produced and is a guide to the right treatment. From what you say it appears that the beta cells are not producing enough insulin and injecting insulin has rightly been prescribed. For a T1/LADA it will normally be two insulins called the Basal/Bolus regime. The Basal is a 24 hour insulin and the Bolus is for mealtimes. Check that your partner has been told how to adjust the Bolus to take account of the amount of carbs in the meal (called carb-counting). Your partner will need to adjust the amount of Basal injected as experience is gained and the same for the Bolus. The GP/Nurse should advise but come back here if they are of no help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daibell, post: 2390473, member: 21149"] Hi. It can be confusing as many medics don't really understand how to categorise or test for diabetes types other than 'standard' T1 & T2. Type 3C may be relevant and refers to a significantly damaged pancreas. Where the insulin producing beta cells are failing after childhood, late onset T1, aka LADA, is labelled. It's the same as T1 but can come on more slowly. If your partner hasn't had a C-Peptide test I would ask for one. This test measures the level of insulin produced and is a guide to the right treatment. From what you say it appears that the beta cells are not producing enough insulin and injecting insulin has rightly been prescribed. For a T1/LADA it will normally be two insulins called the Basal/Bolus regime. The Basal is a 24 hour insulin and the Bolus is for mealtimes. Check that your partner has been told how to adjust the Bolus to take account of the amount of carbs in the meal (called carb-counting). Your partner will need to adjust the amount of Basal injected as experience is gained and the same for the Bolus. The GP/Nurse should advise but come back here if they are of no help. [/QUOTE]
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