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T1d or not?!

Awiiiiin

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Hi guys I have a question can someone be t1d even if the antibodies test results came back negative but you have low amount of insulin in your body and I know that you guys can't diagnosis but I'm really curious?!
 
I had negative GAD, diagnosed T1 after C-Peptide test result of 0.05, so my consultant would answer your question with a yes
 
Why do you think you have type one?
 
I have been diabetic for almost ten years, I’ve read a gazillion posts on here and have never heard of proinsulin, how/why were you tested for your proinsulin levels? If your Cpep is normal, your GAD negative, Assuming you have a high Hba1c? Perhaps you have type two? Are you hopeful you have type one? Technically I’ve had both and wouldn’t recommend either lol
 
But my c-peptide is 3.13 which is also normal
What units were used for your c-peptide test?
A normal result is between 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), or 0.2 to 0.8 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).
 
Proinsulin is an immature insulin and I was tested for it with my c-peptide but the weird thing is my insulin was low at first I was on oral medication ( Metformin) didn't really work then I was on ( Sulfonylureas) i responded to it very fast my doctor assumed it was mody but then after 2 months I slowly stopped responding to it so my doctor put me on insulin and insulin works really fine for me it lowers my BG more than the oral medication that's why I'm kind of concerned I really want to know what type am I?
 
What units were used for your c-peptide test?
A normal result is between 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), or 0.2 to 0.8 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).
Ng/ml in the test it's written 1.1_4.4 is normal
 
Ng/ml in the test it's written 1.1_4.4 is normal
The c-peptide is interpreted by a specialist. The lab range is not a diagnosis. A normal result is between 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) which yours is above which supports type 2. You need to seek medical advice.
 
The c-peptide is interpreted by a specialist. The lab range is not a diagnosis. A normal result is between 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) which yours is above which supports type 2. You need to seek medical advice.
I did but even he didn't had an answer for that he was confused why my insulin is so low but my c-peptide is high so it's so frustrating it's like being in between so many circle and being able to relate to any of those
 
The c-peptide is interpreted by a specialist. The lab range is not a diagnosis. A normal result is between 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) which yours is above which supports type 2. You need to seek medical advice.
But I myself think I'm type one but I'm also insulin resistance BCS I'm kind of overweight and my history has a lot of t1d
 
But I myself think I'm type one but I'm also insulin resistance BCS I'm kind of overweight and my history has a lot of t1d

Some people just don't seem to fit into neat diabetic boxes (T1, T2, T3c , GD etc) and have to wait years for a proper diagnosis of diabetes type. Having read some of the stories from posters here, I also personally think that there are more diabetes types than the officially named ones. The most important thing (in my opinion) is that whatever treatment you get keeps your levels under control.

I'm sorry though, I appreciate your frustration. I know you wanted MODY testing but can't get it where you are but my understanding is that there are a lot of different types of MODY and so even if you got that as a diagnosis you wouldn't necessarily be better off, because the more obscure types are just so rare.

Lots of virtual hugs from New Zealand.
 
Thank you
 
But what about hybrid (double) diabetes?!
 
But what about hybrid (double) diabetes?!

That can happen. When you consider how common T2 is, it's not surprising that some T1s would become insulin resistant. And LADA sometimes gets called T1.5 because the people who have it have symptoms in common with both T1 and T2.

But it's not that usual for 18 year olds to have T2 (though it does happen), and T2 is much more strongly genetic than T1. (My kids are doomed: 3 T2 grandparents, a T1 grandmother and mother. ).

I think you are dependent on your endocrinologist here. Hopefully they will reach some sort of conclusion soon.
 
But I myself think I'm type one but I'm also insulin resistance BCS I'm kind of overweight and my history has a lot of t1d
You are producing enormous amounts of insulin 3.3 ng/ml which isn't supporting type 1. Type 1 is less and 0.5 ng/ml (0.2 nmol/l) on diagnosis (or within the first 3 years.) You need to ask for medical advice.
 
You are producing enormous amounts of insulin 3.3 ng/ml which isn't supporting type 1. Type 1 is less and 0.5 ng/ml (0.2 nmol/l) on diagnosis (or within the first 3 years.) You need to ask for medical advice.
C-peptide refers on producing proinsulin not insulin but yeah thank you guys so much
I'm glad that you guys exists BCS there is no one around me who can understand or even help
lots of love
 
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