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by LondonOctober 29, 2009 3:25 AM
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hbkunkel |
hbkunkel replied October 29, 2009 11:18 AM
I think you need to have more test done before your Dr. proclaims T1. Yes you are a diabetic but how does know which type? Good luck. |
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hbkunkel |
hbkunkel replied October 29, 2009 11:18 AM
I think you need to have more test done before your Dr. proclaims T1. Yes you are a diabetic but how does know which type? Good luck. |
Crashnot |
Crashnot replied October 29, 2009 11:20 AM
If you're a T1 your fasting blood sugar, done with a simple finger stick, should be through the roof. It sounds like you're more likely type 2 if you can continue to eat without putting yourself into a coma. |
kdroberts |
kdroberts replied October 29, 2009 12:27 PM
What other tests did your doctor do? Is it possible that there were a bunch done but you just weren't told about them? It doesn't quite add up though, especially if you are not taking insulin.
London replied October 29, 2009 3:39 PM This is why I'm confused. When I was in the hospital he did AN A1c which read 6.6% The meds they had me on raised my sugar to 288 but was told that was just from the meds. My fasting bs was 112 and he told me to watch my diet. 1 month later he tells me I'm type 1. Is there a specific way in which they can tell what type you are? I know my dad,grandma,aunts they are all T1.
kdroberts replied October 29, 2009 4:19 PM With type 1 you test positive for certain autoimmune antibodies. Type 2 is more tricky because there isn't a test that will tell you if you are type 2.
London replied November 3, 2009 3:52 AM You are exactly right. Went to the Dr. today only to be told you have T2. Maybe he was having an off day when he said T1. That's a big mistake to make. He had me all confused. |
Hinboyz3 |
Hinboyz3 replied October 29, 2009 1:52 PM
Im with the other friends you should get a second opinion before jumping the gun. And the diet your on should help out a whole lot. Good luck your friends here are holding your hands, don't worrie too much. |
John Crowley |
John Crowley replied October 29, 2009 2:58 PM
So a 6.6% A1c is certainly "high" for a non-diabetic. But for a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic 6.6 would be surprisingly low.
London replied October 29, 2009 3:36 PM These are numbers through out the day. Mainly 1 hr before I eat. I have done trial food like white bread, pizza, etc. and the highest on them are 144 right after I eat. My doctor told me the readings should be under 110 first thing in the morning but usually they are around 120. I do not have further testing for 4 months.
London replied October 29, 2009 3:49 PM Also he told me I could control it by diet but wouldn't that be considered T2. I am totally new to this, kind of hit me like a brick. My doc is known for being a big stickler on things. Also, 3 months before this my obgyn said I had polycystic ovarion syndrome and I have found info regarding that could be a warning sign of diabetes. Do you know any info regarding this? Thank You so much for your help.
kdroberts replied October 29, 2009 4:21 PM If that's the case I would say that there is little chance you are type 1 and you are probably insulin resistant due to the PCOS. That would explain your numbers. Have you discussed metformin with your OBGYN?
London replied October 29, 2009 6:56 PM No I have not. Thank you though for the suggestion I will bring it up to him. I should add my family doctor specializes in diabetes but I'm always thinking in the back of my head "what if he's wrong" I'm sure he probably ran all the test needed to see what type I am but I'm definately going to look more into the PCOS Thank you so much for feedback, all the info I can get is a blessing! |
lipsie |
lipsie replied October 29, 2009 6:00 PM
Yeah, does not sound like Type 1 to me either, I would seek a second opinion. Good luck, let us know how it goes, good luck...Hugs! Sheila |
Amy Tenderich |
Amy Tenderich replied October 29, 2009 7:57 PM
Hi All,
lipsie replied October 31, 2009 5:09 AM Great information Amy! I have often wonder how they tell the difference for sure! Thanks! Sheila |
Brenda Stanley |
Brenda Stanley replied November 1, 2009 5:21 AM
I also have been recently diagnosed as a type 2 diabetes. I just got over a year fighting cancer and now have to add diabetes to my list. I have gained 40 pounds this year and am not sure why. I thought that being a diabetes would cause me to lose weight. Do you find that this is common? |
When I was admitted for hives my Dr. did an A1c count and it was 6.6% (152) he said I had type 1. My whole family has type1 but isn't just one test a little jumping the gun? My readings are from anywhere 100 and have never gotten over 150 but I am on strict diet for diabetics.