I’m new to this site, just glad to have a place where diabetics can talk to each other. I’ve had diabetes for about 18 years, diagnosed at around 42. Not sure if I’m T1 or LADA. I’m on Humalog and Lantau. Plus I have a thyroid issue and Vitaligo. I have a fair number of stressors in my life and I just spent some time in ICU between DKA and COVID.
-
Please Remember: Members are only permitted to share their own experiences. Members are not qualified to give medical advice. Additionally, everyone manages their health differently. Please be respectful of other people's opinions about their own diabetes management.
-
Diabetes UK staff will be logging into the forum at various times throughout this Bank Holiday weekend, however, if you require emergency medical assistance or advice please call 999, or if it is less urgent then please call the 24 hour NHS 111 service on 111. Alternatively, please speak to your GP or healthcare team.
Hello to everyone
- Thread starter Schoolmom
- Start date
- Status
rebrascora
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Hi and welcome.
So sorry to hear that you have been very poorly recently. I hope you are fully recovered now or at least getting there.
I think the only real difference between Type 1 and LADA is the speed of onset. I think if you managed to keep levels reasonable with diet and perhaps Type 2 meds for a year or more, then you are more likely to be labeled LADA, whereas if things developed to the point of needing insulin in a matter of days, weeks or a few months, then more likely to be considered Type 1. I don't think there is a specific cut off point or an agreed definition and essentially both are the same apart from the speed of onset.
Do you have Freestyle Libre sensors or are you reliant on finger pricking for BG levels?
Have you done a DAFNE course or whatever your local equivalent is? I know sometimes LADA get overlooked for these things but you have every right to the same education courses and technology as Type 1.
Anyway, good to have you here on the forum and I hope you find it as beneficial as I have over the past 3 years. It is a gold mine of knowledge and experience, from people who have been there and got the T-shirt.
So sorry to hear that you have been very poorly recently. I hope you are fully recovered now or at least getting there.
I think the only real difference between Type 1 and LADA is the speed of onset. I think if you managed to keep levels reasonable with diet and perhaps Type 2 meds for a year or more, then you are more likely to be labeled LADA, whereas if things developed to the point of needing insulin in a matter of days, weeks or a few months, then more likely to be considered Type 1. I don't think there is a specific cut off point or an agreed definition and essentially both are the same apart from the speed of onset.
Do you have Freestyle Libre sensors or are you reliant on finger pricking for BG levels?
Have you done a DAFNE course or whatever your local equivalent is? I know sometimes LADA get overlooked for these things but you have every right to the same education courses and technology as Type 1.
Anyway, good to have you here on the forum and I hope you find it as beneficial as I have over the past 3 years. It is a gold mine of knowledge and experience, from people who have been there and got the T-shirt.
Got sick after a bad Flu/SARS type thing went through my work. Started on oral meds that didn’t really help, wasn’t until I started insulin that I started getting better control n felt better. Doctor not certain where to classify me. No familial history of diabetes, and I have two others autoimmune disorders besides the diabetes. I just started using the CGM about 6 weeks ago, it’s been a challenge the first while because one fell off after a week, second one wouldn’t activate. SOOO much better than poking fingers but it’s expensive, $102 each (Canadian) and insurance won’t cover most of it. Just want to try and balance my blood sugars out more. They’ll bounce a lot if I’m stressed, sick or not sleeping and it doesn’t help that I work shift work. I get discouraged and mad when people who aren’t diabetic tell you what you do/don’t need to do. I just want to have someone tell me I’m doing good work, love yourself and keep tryping, you got this. Anyone else feel the same?
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Welcome to the forum @Schoolmom
Deep breath! You are doing great 🙂
There are so many factors and variables that can affect blood glucose that have nothing to do with food or doses, and which we can’t control - I think the best we can do is to try to manage things as best we can from day to day, and from moment to moment. Illness, stress, worry, anxiety etc can scupper your best efforts.
And diabetes doesn’t need us to have completely perfect blood glucose results all the time… it just needs us to try our best, and to try to keep things in a reasonable place most of the time.
And yes, I completely agree that it really helps to have a crown of folks around you who instinctively ‘get it’, and who are facing the same struggles and frustrations every day. Whether for hints, tips, strategies, or just to offload, vent, and let off steam 🙂
Sorry to hear you’ve had a tough time with illness recently. Hope you are feeling much better now 🙂
Morning everyon! Thanks for your input! Have switched to a sensor from strips, keeping logs of food, etc, and trying to tweak insulin doses of Lantus to divide my dose to some in the morning and the rest of night. I still seem to peak between between 9-6, but fall rapidly in the evening and night, so wake up to alarm. However, live n learn
trophywench
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
So do you only need Lantus and not need faster acting insulin when you eat any carbs?
- Status