Morning all, new type 1.5 checking in.
I was diagnosed 4 months ago when my GP randomly decided to do a fasting test whilst doing my yearly thyroid check. First result was 7.2 and the second 7.3. My HbA1c was 7. As I have other autoimmune disease I asked for a referral to a consultant.
To cut a long story short, my GAD test came back as high and so I am now type 1. The consultant is currently treating me with Gliclazide. My bg's are all over the place, ranging from 4.2 to 22.7 but seem to hover between 9 and 13 mostly. This is low carbing. If I eat carbs then they are usually in the high teens or twenties.
The registrar I saw at my first appointment said she was sure I would be type 1 and said insulin therapy was the best way forward. The consultant overruled this and wanted to wait until the blood tests were back. However, now that they are back he wants me to stay on the Gliclazide?
Judging by the way I feel now {rough} I don't think I have had diabetes for long but I think it is worsening rapidly. The registrar and the DSN agree. I don't know whether to push for insulin therapy or not. I have been running high bg's for 4 months now and despite medication have poor control. I understand that it is early days and that I am honeymooning, I'm just not sure what to do. the consultant wants to carry on with the Gliclazide until I get control or reach the maximum dose whichever comes first.
I would be very grateful for other type 1.5 experiences particularly with oral therapy vs insulin therapy
I was diagnosed 4 months ago when my GP randomly decided to do a fasting test whilst doing my yearly thyroid check. First result was 7.2 and the second 7.3. My HbA1c was 7. As I have other autoimmune disease I asked for a referral to a consultant.
To cut a long story short, my GAD test came back as high and so I am now type 1. The consultant is currently treating me with Gliclazide. My bg's are all over the place, ranging from 4.2 to 22.7 but seem to hover between 9 and 13 mostly. This is low carbing. If I eat carbs then they are usually in the high teens or twenties.
The registrar I saw at my first appointment said she was sure I would be type 1 and said insulin therapy was the best way forward. The consultant overruled this and wanted to wait until the blood tests were back. However, now that they are back he wants me to stay on the Gliclazide?
Judging by the way I feel now {rough} I don't think I have had diabetes for long but I think it is worsening rapidly. The registrar and the DSN agree. I don't know whether to push for insulin therapy or not. I have been running high bg's for 4 months now and despite medication have poor control. I understand that it is early days and that I am honeymooning, I'm just not sure what to do. the consultant wants to carry on with the Gliclazide until I get control or reach the maximum dose whichever comes first.
I would be very grateful for other type 1.5 experiences particularly with oral therapy vs insulin therapy