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Type 2 husband - really struggling

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I don't understand why they haven't started him on insulin. Regardless of Type, he is clearly failing to metabolize that glucose with levels that high and losing weight and he is obviously doing everything within his power to bring them down.

Did they do a C-peptide test and do you know the results of the Type 1 tests he had done. Not just someone's interpretation, but actual numbers? I would be pushing for insulin regardless of anything else. He also needs to go easy on the workouts when levels are that high. Walking/gentle cycling/swimming is good but putting his body under strain of intensive work out when BG levels are mid teens or above is not recommended.
 
Thanks for your response his c-peptide was 430 and it's looking negative for type 1 with some results he's has back. They've had to repeat the main type 1 test sos till waiting on that.
 
So tomorrow is the day my T2 extremely thin husband will get some help with his constant high blood sugar. Appointment with diabetic specialist for insulin, however he has lost more weight and the doctor has finally decided to investigate as to why he has no control and he’s lost 2 1/2 stone. Type 1 test clear and CT scan on Saturday!
 
That is a relief. he will feel so much better once he starts on insulin. I hope you are able to go in with him as 2 heads are better than one in these situations and do have a list of questions ready.
Ask for a basal/bolus insulin regime as this will give him more flexibility with meals and exercise.

Personally I think he will still be Type 1 but the tests have just come back inconclusive for some reason which does happen occasionally.
 
So... finally! He is being treated as type 1, starting on a low dose of Lantus once a day and then going back to specialist for a quick food acting insulin in a week or so. His C-peptide at 430 she thinks he's a slow burner and that will eventually go lower and lower.
 
I'm really glad to hear that you've got them to start his insulin. I'm horrified how many hoops you've had to jump through and how much weight he's had to lose before you've got this far.
Glad that something's happening at last, Sarah
 
Thank you to you and everyone else for your support and guidance, you guys are amazing!!! Xx
 
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