Carbohydrates how many - til I get more help.

[Inka]

The best thing for LADA’s is the early introduction of insulin because it helps support their remaining islet cells for longer. Eating too few carbs will muddy the waters, and will prolong the process of diagnosis unnecessarily.

 

[Jenny105]

If you’re LADA you might need insulin. If I drank water and ate absolutely nothing at all, my blood sugar would go higher and higher. The problem isn’t the food, it’s the lack of insulin in the of Type 1/LADA.

Cherry tomatoes are fine.

Have you type 1.5 diagnosis? . I ve yet to find someone who has 😉

 

[Leadinglights]

Have you type 1.5 diagnosis? . I ve yet to find someone who has 😉

There are quite a few people on here who have that diagnosis so you are not alone if that is what you turn out to be.

 

[Inka]

Have you type 1.5 diagnosis? . I ve yet to find someone who has 😉

There are a number here @Jenny105 including @Ljc among many.

Part of the issue is that the terms LADA and Type 1.5 are used differently by some. My consultant doesn’t really use the term LADA and says it’s all basically Type 1. They do use Type 1.5 but use that for people who have insulin resistance as well as being like Type 1.

 

[Jenny105]

There are a number here @Jenny105 including @Ljc among many.

Part of the issue is that the terms LADA and Type 1.5 are used differently by some. My consultant doesn’t really use the term LADA and says it’s all basically Type 1. They do use Type 1.5 but use that for people who have insulin resistance as well as being like Type 1.

The nurse says 1.5. I gather this is a mix of Metformin and Insulin. Im expecting a phone call from the nurse this week, re readings . That might decide the issue. Certainly the readings arent moving downward very quickly.

 

[Ljc]

Jenny. LADA or 1.5 is a slow onset type one . It initially mimics T2 and responds to T2 meds for a while then only insulin will work, how long this takes, well it can be weeks months or years .
I have read that with LADA that it is best to start on insulin ASAP to help preserve the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.

I find it very confusing when LADA or 1.5 are used differently by some and I know some of those are in the medical profession.

 

[Jenny105]

Jenny. LADA or 1.5 is a slow onset type one . It initially mimics T2 and responds to T2 meds for a while then only insulin will work, how long this takes, well it can be weeks months or years .
I have read that with LADA that it is best to start on insulin ASAP to help preserve the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.

I find it very confusing when LADA or 1.5 are used differently by some and I know some of those are in the medical profession.

Hi Thanks for the info. I was told there is a strong possibility of Type 1.5. So I have to take one reading a day at various times.plus Metformin The nurse will ring any day now to check . Then decide .

I seem to be an oddity. Blood tests are taken every 6m for other reasons . Nothing showed up in Feb. I weighed 91/2 stone , exercise a dog everyday plus 2 x swimming. In June my weight started to drop rapidly, to 81/2 stone. Over one weekend I had the thirst thing with associated urine probs. Then they disappeared. I was given a test. Glucose very high 98 and Vit B very high too. We shall see what we shall see.

 

[Inka]

In June my weight started to drop rapidly, to 81/2 stone

That’s the clue that suggests you’re possibly not a Type 2. If there’s any doubt, do push for the C Peptide and Type 1 antibodies tests.

 

[Jenny105]

I think its in hand , the idea was to see if I responded to Metformin BUT they have Type 1.5 in there sight. I have a repeat Vit B test tomorrow. They might be including others - I'll ask. My doc is on the ball and we have a good rapport.
PS whats the food regime for 1.5 . Better than type2 or still a challenge. Thanks

 

[Inka]

@Jenny105 If you’re 1.5 and put on insulin, you can eat a normal healthy diet.

 

[Ljc]

Yup. Unexplained weight loss is a sure sign
They really need to do a C-peptide test and. GAD antibody test to be sure.
So do press for those .
Once they and you know for sure you will get the right treatment.

Just like T1 which LADA is really and you are on a rapid (mealtime) and a long lasting insulin, you will be able to eat normally. That is not to say you can have chips, chips with yet more chips lol.

Are you under a hospital team or the Gp.

 

[Jenny105]

Yup. Unexplained weight loss is a sure sign
They really need to do a C-peptide test and. GAD antibody test to be sure.
So do press for those .
Once they and you know for sure you will get the right treatment.

Just like T1 which LADA is really and you are on a rapid (mealtime) and a long lasting insulin, you will be able to eat normally. That is not to say you can have chips, chips with yet more chips lol.

Are you under a hospital team or the Gp.

They were doing a urine test 2 weeks ago. But according to my records its not back yet . Or its one they keep hidden! I should hear from the nurse shortly.

 

[Jenny105]

@Jenny105 If you’re 1.5 and put on insulin, you can eat a normal healthy diet.

Well that would be a small compensation

 

[Jenny105]

The best thing for LADA’s is the early introduction of insulin because it helps support their remaining islet cells for longer. Eating too few carbs will muddy the waters, and will prolong the process of diagnosis unnecessarily.

Thanks again I sent a message to the Nurse to ask if i should cut back. I have upped them today and up them again tomorrow. I think fear & ignorance made me I wanted to feel i was doing something . But that's not good. I ought to have asked a more straight question and the nurse should have been more directive. Thanks for your support

 

[Terry-J]

"I'm not sure I'm eating enough. Probably only 10-15 grams of carb. I really dont know how many I am supposed to take."

The human body doesn't require any carb input so long as you eat some protein. This is broken down and your liver will convert approximately half of it into glucose.

Gluconeogenesis - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Inka]

@Terry-J And how will that help with getting the right diagnosis? The whole point is that @Jenny105 is suspected to be Type 1.5.

Getting glucose from only protein is inefficient and unnecessary.

 

[Drummer]

@Terry-J And how will that help with getting the right diagnosis? The whole point is that @Jenny105 is suspected to be Type 1.5.

Getting glucose from only protein is inefficient and unnecessary.

Not all HCPs are stupid.
I seem to have been particularly unlucky with mine - but surely there are some who have two brain cells to spark off eachother?