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Message: <blockquote data-quote="consero" data-source="post: 317529" data-attributes="member: 47030">Hi All I was told about two weeks ago that I am a LADA, following a blood test that revealed elevated levels of GAD antibodies. I still have fairly reasonable C Peptide levels (174 pmol/L) and can just about control my condition through diet. My major concern is what treatment would be best to try and slow / stop the loss of my islet cells. The hospital don't seem to be able to confirm when, if at all, I might be able to see a specialist. I have spoken to my doctor and he thinks the best thing is *probably* to start taking insulin straight away, even though there is no clinical 'proof' this works. He doesn't have any other suggestions really. I am extremely interested in any comments / experience from other LADAs as to how best to preserve the islet cells. Are other people going on insulin early (before it might otherwise be needed) and if so, what are the starting / minimum doses? Could it be that just medium / longer acting insulin is sufficient to start with? Are any other drugs being given to other LADA patients specifically to slow the loss of islet cells and are any of these other medications at all certain to work? I look forward to hearing from anyone with similar experience or who can offer advice - you feedback will be extremely welcome. Many thanks Vincent</blockquote>

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