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Sarah Thomas

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Hi guys and gals, after a few anxious weeks of not knowing if I was coming or going. I finally saw a dietitian/diabetic nurse today. Wow is all I can say, she has put my mind at rest on a few issues and after a long discussion about my blood readings and what they meant for me, she gave me a blood sugar reader with all attachments etc and has ordered more so I can keep a proper check on what is happening and when. Only down side to seeing her was the news that due to other health matters/issues that it is highly likely that I would go on to develop type 1 diabetes - it could be months or years before it happens I told her you all were helping me out with questions and she applauded you all - all I can hope is that I can help others in time.

Apologies for the long post but I could not be happier at the moment x
 
Hi Sarah, good to hear that you have found out more and that you found the appointment helpful 🙂 It sounds to me like the nurse suspects a slow-onset Type 1 (also sometimes called Type 1.5 or LADA - Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adulthood) possibly because you have other autoimmune conditions like your thyroid problems. If this is the case, then you have never actually been Type 2, that's just the initial tag they give you when it's not obvious what's happening (Type 2 is much more common). Keep a close eye on your levels and get in touch with the nurse if levels appear to be on the rise. For me, I think it took about 18 months before things really started to change, but this can vary enormously between individuals.

Hope things go well for you, please let us know if you have any questions! 🙂
 
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Me too. Readings are a little hig but at least I k ow what they are and keep a record of what and when they are elevated, perhaps seeing where/what sets them off. Feeling so much happier than I have for weeks x
 
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