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Comment by Sharon on February 16, 2009 at 5:27pm

I just joined this group as I believe I am LADA but have not yet formally been DX. I was DX with type 2 in early January but was absolutely shocked as I do not fit the standard profile..not obese, I eat well and it doesn't run in my family.
Oral meds have not been that effective, my Naturopath suggested I'm type 1.5 and asked asked my MD for additonal blood testing to confirm. She doesn't see the point and is simply saying now that I need insulin.
I don't quit fit the profile of 1.5 either..I did rapidly lose 25 lbs and I have high triglyerides and cholestrol
I'm so frustrated! I would like to know if I'm Type 2 insulin dependent or type 1.5! I thought at least if type 2 I could work on reversal..no hope for type 1.5.
Has anbody else had a similar experience? I would love to hear from you. I can't imagine giving myself a needle - I can't even wax my own legs!
Well, thanks for listening and I look forward to chatting with you all.
Excuse the typos!
Sharon

Comment by Rebecca on February 6, 2009 at 5:54pm

Yes I meant GAD....good grief! Complications are obviously setting in ... to my brain at least!

I was DX about 2.5 years ago as type 2, although I didn't have the high triglycerides, high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. that one would expect with that dx. I was a bit overweight, although that had begun coming off already without much effort at all, and I achieved a normal BMI. That is being messed up a bit by the insulin I've begun taking within the last couple of weeks. This is hard to get the hang of!

I'm sure you're right about the lab where the tests were done ... I'm in Kansas, so I don't know how far away they flew, but I imagine it was in the US. My fasting C-peptides did come in low.

Comment by Krueger on February 6, 2009 at 3:15pm

Rebecca,
Did you mean GAD Antibodies? I was just DX type 2 than 1.5 than Type 1 In December. I did not have my islet antibodies tested however I did have my GAD tested. It seems by my labs that the normal range is 0-0.2 nmol/L. I tested well over that but i'm sure it all depends on the specific test/country/method which are used. When was your DX? This has been the best place to find information about LADA. I searched the web like crazy until I found Tudiabetes. If you have any other questions lets us know. I know someone will have input on here for you.

Comment by Rebecca on February 6, 2009 at 12:21pm

I had some antibody tests done. I was negative for islet antibodies, and the BAD antibodies number came back as 10.0. googling with all mymight and i cannot find a way to interpret that number. It seems low (meaning more of a type 2 than a LADA I guess), but I really don't know. Can anyone help?

Comment by Rebecca on May 27, 2008 at 11:43am

I have just been denied my first Minimed 522 from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of South Carolina. I was really shocked. My doctor had written in my records (several times, I was told) that I have been non-compliant in my care of myself so BCBS took it is an out to not supply the pump for me at this time.

I was frustrated at first. Then MAD at being called "non-compliant". Now I'm ready to fight. I have so many mixed messages in my head about how I am supposed to care for myself as an insulin dependent LADA. I am swimming in diabetes right now. I don't want to drown in it, but something has got to give!

Comment by Manny Hernandez on May 8, 2008 at 5:02pm

Just so you guys know, you can now change your diabetes type in your profile, by following the instructions on this post.

Comment by Elaine on April 21, 2008 at 8:54pm

Thanks for this group! I think I belong here...diagnosed as type 1 about two years ago, but felt horrible, increasingly tired, etc. for about 1 1/2 years before diagnosis...and subtle things earlier than that. So, knowing that is could have come on more gradually is affirming.
Thanks! Elaine

Comment by saundra barragan on April 9, 2008 at 10:17pm

Hi everyone. I am happy to join you. I had been told and treated as a type 2, but just recently was told I was a Lada. It really doesn't matter to me. I am getting good care and doing well with my insulin. So long as everything is under good control maybe i can get some relief with the complications Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your group.

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