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<blockquote data-quote="KK123" data-source="post: 2202861" data-attributes="member: 451727"><p>Hi [USER=518916]@85percent[/USER], You sound similar to me in that my C Peptide was tested at the 'low end of normal' and my GAD antibody test was positive. However, my Consultant said emphatically, you are type 1 and you need insulin no matter how small the amount through and beyond this 'honeymoon' period. He said that this would prolong the initial period and probably assist my remaining beta cells. If I was you I would accept the insulin now, at least then you can use it as and when it is required even if it's only a small amount of basal for example without the need for bolus, or small amounts of bolus depending on meals. Insulin will be your lifesaver remember and honestly, it is nothing to be feared. To me, there is no reason why I would refuse it, to what end? If I was type 2 say then yes, I would try to carry on with no medication and diet only but honestly I cant' think of ANY benefit to NOT having it available right at the start of a type 1 diagnosis, it's not a poison and not to be feared. If for example, your body didn't make any other hormone essential for life would you feel the same? I know it's daunting but the sooner you accept your diagnosis the easier it becomes, please feel free to ask any further questions. x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KK123, post: 2202861, member: 451727"] Hi [USER=518916]@85percent[/USER], You sound similar to me in that my C Peptide was tested at the 'low end of normal' and my GAD antibody test was positive. However, my Consultant said emphatically, you are type 1 and you need insulin no matter how small the amount through and beyond this 'honeymoon' period. He said that this would prolong the initial period and probably assist my remaining beta cells. If I was you I would accept the insulin now, at least then you can use it as and when it is required even if it's only a small amount of basal for example without the need for bolus, or small amounts of bolus depending on meals. Insulin will be your lifesaver remember and honestly, it is nothing to be feared. To me, there is no reason why I would refuse it, to what end? If I was type 2 say then yes, I would try to carry on with no medication and diet only but honestly I cant' think of ANY benefit to NOT having it available right at the start of a type 1 diagnosis, it's not a poison and not to be feared. If for example, your body didn't make any other hormone essential for life would you feel the same? I know it's daunting but the sooner you accept your diagnosis the easier it becomes, please feel free to ask any further questions. x [/QUOTE]
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