Can be various things including things like progressive damage to beta cells in the pancreas, initial mis diagnosis, further metabolic dysregulation as part of the aging process, or diet related.
Im 21 years post diagnosis and not on insulin so dont see it as an inevitable progression, but its certainly got harder over the years,
Harder in terms of keeping my dose of meds stable and not escalating. Ive been on Gliclizide for 21 years and have managed to stay on a stable dose and keep my hba1c in the 40-46 range but Ive had to keep reducing carbs alongside the meds so I currently average around 30/35g daily - below that I get ill, above 50/60 my sugars go awryHarder how? Are you on any medication or diet alone? I am Diet only as long as I can keep around the 48 mark on a1c - I was 51 last test but only as I gained half a stone after giving up smoking so the nurse didn’t seem too concerned as long as I got back on track for he next test - I really don’t want to take tablets if I can help it.
Congrats on giving up smoking - that is so important for a diabetic and I agree with the nurse.Harder how? Are you on any medication or diet alone? I am Diet only as long as I can keep around the 48 mark on a1c - I was 51 last test but only as I gained half a stone after giving up smoking so the nurse didn’t seem too concerned as long as I got back on track for he next test - I really don’t want to take tablets if I can help it.
Congrats on giving up smoking - that is so important for a diabetic and I agree with the nurse.
I’m a type 2 and have been insulin dependent since 2011. I have a pump now.
Why are you now on insulin? We’re the tablets not working? What were your BG or a1c levels?
Those of you who are Type 2 that were put on insulin did you begin with basal or bolus insulin?
I am Type 2. inject basal insulin.Those of you who are Type 2 that were put on insulin did you begin with basal or bolus insulin?