SueJB
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I had a c-peptide done 2 weeks ago
I had a c-peptide done 2 weeks agoPost in Type 2 Forum. Sounds like that's what they determined you have. No DKA no antibodies. There used to be a test for insulin levels called "C-peptide" but it's pretty old they may not do it nowdays.
I don't like the prodding bit but look on it as something good because it's going to help me in the endIt’s just the whole constantly being tested and prodded by the hospital recently. Nothing against any types of diabetes.
I don't like the prodding bit but look on it as something good because it's going to help me in the end
Yeah they still do it. I think for the most part if the doctor treating you can't figure out if you're Type 1 or Type 2 pretty quick they should be fixing your refrigerator not you. Probably make more money at that too.I had a c-peptide done 2 weeks ago
I totally disagree. Doctors rely on data from tests to give an accurate diagnosis. Even when they do have test results, there are still variables. I would rather a doctor give anyone presenting with diabetic symptoms their time and not make a snap decision.Yeah they still do it. I think for the most part if the doctor treating you can't figure out if you're Type 1 or Type 2 pretty quick they should be fixing your refrigerator not you. Probably make more money at that too.
I totally disagree. Doctors rely on data from tests to give an accurate diagnosis. Even when they do have test results, there are still variables. I would rather a doctor give anyone presenting with diabetic symptoms their time and not make a snap decision.
In any situation, there could potentially be a misdiagnosis if the doctor being based soley on age, physique and BG but I find it hard to believe. Tests are done to try and give a more precise diagnosis. The "constantly being tested and prodded by the hospital" that @benhippers661 mentioned is actually a good thing. That's why I feel the comments made by @TheBigNewt are misguided and slightly puerilePart of the misdiagnosis is down to the stereotype T2 being 40+ and fat. Someone presenting like that with high blood sugar and all the symptoms is likely to be diagnosed T2 without the T1 tests being done. If someone with the same symptoms and blood sugar levels but is thin and young, they are likely to be diagnosed as T1 straight off. (and probably also fat ones)
There used to be a test for insulin levels called "C-peptide" but it's pretty old they may not do it nowdays.
I think this article in The Telegraph from 2011 is still relevant to the misdiagnosis of diabetes types.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/8355334/100000-received-wrong-diabetes-diagnosis.html
C-pep tests are still available. I paid for mine as NHS don't do them on a whim.
I recently had a c-peptide in the nhs.
How much are these tests?I think you were lucky. Personally, knowing that my pancreas is producing amounts of insulin in the normal range has been very useful.
How much are these tests?
If happily pay for one in London. Any suggestions on where to go?I've seen them as much as £160, I had mine done at Genova Diagnostics and I paid £65 at the time. I've noticed that their price list looks nothing like the price list my Nutritional Therapist has. Maybe there's different rates for referrers?
I'm not sure if still open but I had alot done at London Bridge Hospital not St.Thomas's or Guy's but a small private hospital. If they don't do it they will know who does. At Blackheath hospital too.If happily pay for one in London. Any suggestions on where to go?
Any suggestions on where to go?
This test can usually tell https://www.diabetes.co.uk/oral-glucose-tolerance-test.htmlrmz80 this is very interesting read, so I wonder how do the doctors find out a patient actually isn't diabetic, once they're diagnosed??
My son has been told because he doesn't need insulin or meds as his blood readings have been in the non diabetic normal range
for the last 7 months that he isn't diabetic, after been told he was type 1
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