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[Falcon678]

Hi, I've had diabetes (LADA) for about 3 years. Originally diagnosed as type 2 then as autoimmune after 6 months thanks to my GP who is really on the ball and referred me to the hospital for diagnosis. As I also have autoimmune hypothyroidism she suspected I may have autoimmune diabetes. I also have ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) so life is challenging.
I started on insulin about a year after diagnosis as the gliclazide was no longer controlling blood sugars. Also I take Metfortmin. I haven't come across much reference to LADA on the site but maybe I'm looking in the wrong. Looks like a really informative forum with lots of experienced members so expect I will be posting a few questions.

 

[grovesy]

Welcome, quite a few of the forum members are LADA.

 

[Northerner]

Hi, I've had diabetes (LADA) for about 3 years. Originally diagnosed as type 2 then as autoimmune after 6 months thanks to my GP who is really on the ball and referred me to the hospital for diagnosis. As I also have autoimmune hypothyroidism she suspected I may have autoimmune diabetes. I also have ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) so life is challenging.
I started on insulin about a year after diagnosis as the gliclazide was no longer controlling blood sugars. Also I take Metfortmin. I haven't come across much reference to LADA on the site but maybe I'm looking in the wrong. Looks like a really informative forum with lots of experienced members so expect I will be posting a few questions.

Hi Falcon678, welcome to the forum 🙂 Good to hear of a GP who knows their stuff! What insulin are you using? Although you may not see much direct reference to LADA many of us fit into the category, some who were diagnosed as such originally, some who were originally misdiagnosed as Type 2 and some who are clearly LADA but with stubborn doctors who refuse to admit it! 🙄

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and hopefully we will be able to help 🙂

 

[Falcon678]

Hi Falcon678, welcome to the forum 🙂 Good to hear of a GP who knows their stuff! What insulin are you using? Although you may not see much direct reference to LADA many of us fit into the category, some who were diagnosed as such originally, some who were originally misdiagnosed as Type 2 and some who are clearly LADA but with stubborn doctors who refuse to admit it! 🙄

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and hopefully we will be able to help 🙂

Hi, thanks for the welcome. I'm on Insuman Comb 25 but getting quite frustrated with the lack of flexibility. I'm thinking of asking about basal bolus at my next appointment

 

[Martin Canty]

Welcome

 

[Northerner]

Hi, thanks for the welcome. I'm on Insuman Comb 25 but getting quite frustrated with the lack of flexibility. I'm thinking of asking about basal bolus at my next appointment

I think that would be a very wise move, how many units are you on?

 

[Falcon678]

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I think that would be a very wise move, how many units are you on?

I'm on 14 units am and pm so still quite low. I think I've only managed this by quite strict control of my carbohydrates but it's beginning to get to me a bit. Also thanks to the ME my ability to exercise is very restricted.

 

[Northerner]

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I'm on 14 units am and pm so still quite low. I think I've only managed this by quite strict control of my carbohydrates but it's beginning to get to me a bit. Also thanks to the ME my ability to exercise is very restricted.

It is low, but not so low that a move to separate insulins wouldn't be beneficial. Sometimes LADAs can have difficulty with basal/bolus because their requirements are so low. However, I don't think you would have a problem, your doses are similar to mine (around 18 units a day for me 🙂)

 

[Falcon678]

Thank you Northerner, that's helpful info. It's good to have as much knowledge as possible before seeing my consultant.

 

[Stitch147]

Hi and welcome to the forum.