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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andy-Sev" data-source="post: 1023659" data-attributes="member: 211266">I think the answer is sadly whilst they can run expensive tests the experts also know that as diabetes runs its course in the first couple of years things will become clearer when a clear diagnosis is not easy at presentation. It means that sadly many with non clear cut diabetes either end up in limbo or diagnosed as Type 2 only to end up Type 1.In my case I was diagnosed last September with some thinking I was type 2 due to age and weight whilst a specialist suspected I was late type 1 despite having a negative GAD test. So my course of treatment has been pretty much we will see how it plays out and as it does it will become clearer what you are but it can take time. As such I started on insulin then when my numbers came down I switched to Metformin with it being suspected that I was having a Type 1 honeymoon but couldn't stay on insulin because small doses caused hypos. Now in the last few weeks I have noticed a minor creeping up of my blood sugar readings and will be back in touch with my DNS later this week. Initially this state of limbo really annoyed me but I was fortunate to have been allocated a DNS who is happy for me to call with any minor concerns which has meant I have been more comfortable with letting things play out knowing that I had someone willing to listen to me and keep an eye on me. I hope you get a DNS who is as patient as mine as I know I have been lucky.One thing I would recommend is getting the book "Think Like a Pancreas", I have read it twice now and it has provided not just an education but a lot of reassurance.</blockquote>

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