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<blockquote data-quote="Hertfordshiremum" data-source="post: 2203522" data-attributes="member: 507802"><p>Hi I was diagnosed as Type 1 LADA 18 months ago, I am still learning! I have found this site very useful especially for tips when having a problem. I too did not want to go on insulin, had weight to lose and was eating low carb. Since that time I have realised that there is a lot of information on preserving beta cells by taking background (basal) insulin, I would recommend Dr Bernstein's book 'my diatbetes solution' he is in favour of low carb diet and it's very informative. I saw on this site many people following it. my endocrinologist insists (I think debatable!) Metformin helps you lose weight (I took it short term as struggled with slight upset stomach even the slow release tablets - make sure you get glucophage the slow release one if you decide to try it.) Short term (8months) I think it helped me. I tried coming off it and as there was no difference to my blood sugars my nurse agreed there was no point in taking it anymore, I had met my target weight and lost some more.</p><p>When ill your blood sugars go sky high, even without food. I ended up in hospital because of this (you will at some point get an infection or bad cold and may (every one is different , but you are at risk of this now) need fast acting Bolus insulin very quickly. Accept it and use when needed better than a 999 call. Certainly for me my range can change quickly especially when ill or exercising and this seems to be typical of LADA so careful monitoring is required.</p><p> I lost 2 stone in 6 months when first diagnosed and on low level of basal (slow background) insulin, fast acting insulin only if needed, and 2x500g glucophage tablets, I was on a low carb 20g carb per day diet I slowly increased this to about 50g carb per day on the advise of the endocrinologist. Calories about 1000-1200 per day. I also exercise daily. </p><p>Now I am maintaining my weight I eat between 60-80g carb per day and about 1200/1300 calories per day. I don't count so strictly now. However I cannot eat bread, pasta, rice and only very small amount of potato as sends my blood sugars high and seems to stop me losing weight. I hardly bother with potato any more. The carbs I do eat are oats (porridge every other day), one slice every other day of pure rye bread, yogurt and root veg. Insulin is natural and vital for you to live, please do accept it but ask to start slowly. If you are eating carefully and exercising I don't think you will gain weight, remember I lost 2 stone. Personally I am glad I was persuaded to try Metformin short term, as the combination of this and the low levels of insulin worked very well and I can say I am slim for the last year. Feel free to ask questions, do lots of research and I hope you find the solution you need, I can really relate to your post so have a lot of hope that you will be ok.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hertfordshiremum, post: 2203522, member: 507802"] Hi I was diagnosed as Type 1 LADA 18 months ago, I am still learning! I have found this site very useful especially for tips when having a problem. I too did not want to go on insulin, had weight to lose and was eating low carb. Since that time I have realised that there is a lot of information on preserving beta cells by taking background (basal) insulin, I would recommend Dr Bernstein's book 'my diatbetes solution' he is in favour of low carb diet and it's very informative. I saw on this site many people following it. my endocrinologist insists (I think debatable!) Metformin helps you lose weight (I took it short term as struggled with slight upset stomach even the slow release tablets - make sure you get glucophage the slow release one if you decide to try it.) Short term (8months) I think it helped me. I tried coming off it and as there was no difference to my blood sugars my nurse agreed there was no point in taking it anymore, I had met my target weight and lost some more. When ill your blood sugars go sky high, even without food. I ended up in hospital because of this (you will at some point get an infection or bad cold and may (every one is different , but you are at risk of this now) need fast acting Bolus insulin very quickly. Accept it and use when needed better than a 999 call. Certainly for me my range can change quickly especially when ill or exercising and this seems to be typical of LADA so careful monitoring is required. I lost 2 stone in 6 months when first diagnosed and on low level of basal (slow background) insulin, fast acting insulin only if needed, and 2x500g glucophage tablets, I was on a low carb 20g carb per day diet I slowly increased this to about 50g carb per day on the advise of the endocrinologist. Calories about 1000-1200 per day. I also exercise daily. Now I am maintaining my weight I eat between 60-80g carb per day and about 1200/1300 calories per day. I don't count so strictly now. However I cannot eat bread, pasta, rice and only very small amount of potato as sends my blood sugars high and seems to stop me losing weight. I hardly bother with potato any more. The carbs I do eat are oats (porridge every other day), one slice every other day of pure rye bread, yogurt and root veg. Insulin is natural and vital for you to live, please do accept it but ask to start slowly. If you are eating carefully and exercising I don't think you will gain weight, remember I lost 2 stone. Personally I am glad I was persuaded to try Metformin short term, as the combination of this and the low levels of insulin worked very well and I can say I am slim for the last year. Feel free to ask questions, do lots of research and I hope you find the solution you need, I can really relate to your post so have a lot of hope that you will be ok. [/QUOTE]
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