well thats a surprise...help

Hi Scarlet.

Is this just your GP's opinion ? In which case instead of him talking to an Endocrinologist get a referral to one from him. Speak to the 'Organ Grinder' so to speak. There are specific tests which need to be carried out to determine which type of Diabetes you have.

See him again and get referred.

Ken.

Hi Scarlet,
Yes. Been there, done that,got the T-shirt, unfortunately. It took them 4 years to realise I wasn't a Type 2. Quite possibly you will have LADA, which basically is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults...or late onset Type 1. I expect you'll get a GAD test now, that is a check on antibodies. It's not a test to worry about, as it'll be done like a normal routine blood test but it will help ascertain your Type. You may also have a c-peptide test to see if your beta cells are still working. I was told it was too late for me to have that test but possibly that test would be of benefit to you.
I think getting 'Type' wrong is more common than folk realise but I always joke that 'I like to be different'!!
Hope you get those tests you need. All the best, chocoholic.

From the point of view of treatment, Treating a T1 as a T2is potentially life threatening, the other way round is perfectly safe. The etiology of T1 and T2 are quite different although most of the symptoms are similar.
Trouble is the medics make assumptions. If you ae a child, you have T1, If adult T2, especially if overweight.

Presumably then they have given you an immediate appointment to see the specialist? If you need insulin, I'm gobsmacked that they are not acting more speedily over this. It really smacks of negligence by your healthcare team. Please, chase them up.I don't wish to frighten you but if your pancreas is not working and you need insulin, you need it now, not tomorrow, next week or next month, TODAY.Please make sure you speak withyour doctor today.
Sorry, if that sounds bossy. I am so not a bossy person but I do care for my fellow diabetics and I just want you to get the help you need.
All the best, chocoholic.

Hi Scarlet.

Chocoholic has said everything that I would have done. See the Specialist ASAP.

Ken.