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- Type of diabetes
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Last year I posted this thread.....
Only got to see the consultant again last week and the latest c-peptide test came in at 2.8. hba1c is 50. He confirmed that on diagnosis 4 years ago whilst in hospital with a DKA the test came back as negative.
I haven't used insulin for quite a while and my BG has been steady between 4 & 8.
I continue on a low carb diet and get Ketone readings between 0 and 1.4 and have lost over 3 Stone (20kg). I have carb tested when the craving gets bad and even with a bag of Fish & Chips (It was heaven) my BG is normal four or so hours later.
So I have been discharged from the clinic being told to forget about insulin, no need for any tablets, only test if I feel I should and he will write to my GP to do another blood test next year. He will also provide any evidence needed to get my full Driving Licence reinstated.
The consultant could give no explanation to why this has happened but I firmly believe that the change coincided with going low carb and yes I realise that others doing the same have had no such luck.
So thanks for all of you that gave me advice and support over the past few years and the best of luck with your own troubles.
Wow! My pancreas is producing Insulin Again!
I was diagnosed T1 just over 3 years ago. Usual symptoms and BS of 38. A week in intensive care with insulin being pumped in 3 ways including via my neck.:eek: On recovery I was on 40 Units of Lantus and 30+ Units of Nova Rapid with each meal. My NHS trust team trumpets the need for 225g of...
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Only got to see the consultant again last week and the latest c-peptide test came in at 2.8. hba1c is 50. He confirmed that on diagnosis 4 years ago whilst in hospital with a DKA the test came back as negative.
I haven't used insulin for quite a while and my BG has been steady between 4 & 8.
I continue on a low carb diet and get Ketone readings between 0 and 1.4 and have lost over 3 Stone (20kg). I have carb tested when the craving gets bad and even with a bag of Fish & Chips (It was heaven) my BG is normal four or so hours later.
So I have been discharged from the clinic being told to forget about insulin, no need for any tablets, only test if I feel I should and he will write to my GP to do another blood test next year. He will also provide any evidence needed to get my full Driving Licence reinstated.
The consultant could give no explanation to why this has happened but I firmly believe that the change coincided with going low carb and yes I realise that others doing the same have had no such luck.
So thanks for all of you that gave me advice and support over the past few years and the best of luck with your own troubles.