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<blockquote data-quote="SB.25" data-source="post: 2012667" data-attributes="member: 496757"><p>Hiya, my story is similar to yours and I am also 26, slim and no other health problems. I was diagnosed diabetic on 1 November 2018.</p><p></p><p>I was initially started on metformin and cut out practically all carbs, but I couldn’t get my numbers into single figures. At the same time I lost a stone in 3 weeks. </p><p></p><p>I was then put on long acting insulin before then adding quick acting into the mix and now carb count. The insulin treatment is working well for me and I feel much better with more controlled levels (albeit still a bit high whilst I get used to carb counting!) </p><p></p><p>Just wanted to say don’t be surprised if the c peptide and GAD antibodies tests (which I assume you are having) come back inconclusive. For me, They have established that I do not have the anti bodies (but as mentioned above they can’t test for every antibody which causes diabetes) . But they have established that I produce very little of my own insulin. </p><p></p><p>They are now testing for MODY or alternatively they have said I may be T1 but in the honeymoon period where I am still producing a tiny bit of my own insulin. I don’t think they are convinced I am T2 as my consultant said in general T2 produce a lot of their own insulin but it just doesn’t get into the places it needs to be (clearly I am not producing enough).</p><p></p><p>Just try not to get frustrated if the diagnosis takes a long time, the most important thing is getting the correct treatment <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> and learning to manage the condition - and if you are T2 then putting it into remission (if possible!).</p><p></p><p>I hope that you don’t need the insulin and can control with lifestyle and tablets, but I just wanted to say from personal experience, the insulin isn’t that bad and you get used to it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with everything and let us know how you get on!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SB.25, post: 2012667, member: 496757"] Hiya, my story is similar to yours and I am also 26, slim and no other health problems. I was diagnosed diabetic on 1 November 2018. I was initially started on metformin and cut out practically all carbs, but I couldn’t get my numbers into single figures. At the same time I lost a stone in 3 weeks. I was then put on long acting insulin before then adding quick acting into the mix and now carb count. The insulin treatment is working well for me and I feel much better with more controlled levels (albeit still a bit high whilst I get used to carb counting!) Just wanted to say don’t be surprised if the c peptide and GAD antibodies tests (which I assume you are having) come back inconclusive. For me, They have established that I do not have the anti bodies (but as mentioned above they can’t test for every antibody which causes diabetes) . But they have established that I produce very little of my own insulin. They are now testing for MODY or alternatively they have said I may be T1 but in the honeymoon period where I am still producing a tiny bit of my own insulin. I don’t think they are convinced I am T2 as my consultant said in general T2 produce a lot of their own insulin but it just doesn’t get into the places it needs to be (clearly I am not producing enough). Just try not to get frustrated if the diagnosis takes a long time, the most important thing is getting the correct treatment :) and learning to manage the condition - and if you are T2 then putting it into remission (if possible!). I hope that you don’t need the insulin and can control with lifestyle and tablets, but I just wanted to say from personal experience, the insulin isn’t that bad and you get used to it :). Best of luck with everything and let us know how you get on! [/QUOTE]
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