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1.5?... recently diagnosed just started medication...

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Type 1.5 LADA
Hello folks..

as the title says I’ve been told it’s 1.5 but am struggling to fully understand

im 6’5” 15 st 9lb, have an active job... and dog

would like advice on where to find what’s good to cook for me and the family..

i know no more fizzy soft drinks and Cadbury’s and nestle may have a hit on their profits... when I’m told portion control is a handful.. I’ve big hands!!!

thoughts and ideas greatfully accepted

thanks in lieu

michael
 
Me too. 10 years ago now. Couldn't believe it. I was fit, cycled well over 100 miles a week. Probably more carbs than I should too, but don't beat yourself up. It's an organ failure out of our control. Just thank your lucky stars it wasn't when you were s kid.

As for diet, plenty of others will jump in I'm sure. FWIW I try to stick to 100g per day max, but pretty much what I want, but modified quantities.

It's a very frustrating disease. You can do what seems to be the same day after day and get wildly different results. Just take it easy and get used to the condition.

Good luck.
 
Hi @Selly161 - what medication has been prescribed for you? And for what reason do the medics reckon you are Type 1.5 ?
 
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Hi @Selly161 - what medication has been prescribed for you? And for what reason do the medics reckon you are Type 1.5 ?
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Metaforfin and yes the surgery has given me that 1.5 diagnosis. Review periodically and the tablets to start as one, then two moving to three a day
 
Hi @Selly161 What led to your diagnosis? Symptoms? An HbA1C blood test? If it was a test, do you know what your result was?

If you have Type 1, then it’s an auto-immune condition and nothing to do with ‘eating wrong’. Nor do you have to eat a radically extreme diet.

Are you having further tests to confirm your diabetes type? Have you been referred to a consultant? If you’re a late-onset Type 1 then watch out for being treated like a Type 2. Early introduction of insulin in late/slow onset Type 1 helps preserve the remaining beta cells longer.
 
test done and was up to 87 HbA1C. Went to sort something else out and as said, the GP have said 1.5 which is neither one or other. Looking on online lots of advice not all clear so was looking to those with similar experiences who can let me know their experience

cheers
 
What led up to your having the HbA1c test?
 
Selly161 said:
test done and was up to 87 HbA1C. Went to sort something else out and as said, the GP have said 1.5 which is neither one or other. Looking on online lots of advice not all clear so was looking to those with similar experiences who can let me know their experience

cheers
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That could be because the term “1.5” is sometimes used with different meanings, which makes it hard to pick out what’s relevant to you personally because you’re never quite sure what meaning they’re using.

If it was me, I’d ask the doctor what led them to diagnose Type 1.5 rather than Type 2.

For diet in the meantime, you could try to reduce your carbs. If you write down your normal meals, you’ll see obvious places where you can cut some even if it’s just reducing your portion size.

If you have some insulin resistance, there are various diets that can help eg a mainly plant-based low fat diet, a very low carb diet, etc etc, but I think your best starting place is making a few tweaks to your current diet, checking your BMI is in range, and exercising regularly. Small gradual changes can have a good effect and be more sustainable longterm.
 
Welcome to the forum @Selly161

Sorry there’s a little confusion over your classification. It does seem like it would be helpful to get a bit of clarity from your GP.

As has been suggested T1.5 can be used as a synonym for LADA, which is a slow onset T1 in adulthood and usually benefits from insulin sooner rather than later to support the islet cells that are being attacked by the immune system.

There are additional checks that can be offered including cPeptide (how much insulin you can produce yourself) and GAD antibody tests, but these are not always offered as a matter of routine.

Hope you get some clarity and an appropriate treatment/management approach in place soon
 
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