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Go straight to insulin?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lois 17 hours ago. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I am a new member and have never posted. I just usually read through the forums. I was diagnosed with type 2 about 2 years ago at 31. I am not overweight at 5'5 and 135lbs. I had gestational…Continue
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meee replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"First you need to get tested for antibodies and then find a new endo maybe because they really should test you for that right away. If you can control your bg on meds that don't harm you like metformin maybe and with diet or exercise that might…"
"Hi ckurpiewski: You have gotten some excellent advice here at TuD, and I am glad you have an appointment with your endo. It is important to get testing to see if you have Type 1 diabetes, but the most important thing is getting excellent treatment…"
Brian (bsc) replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"In the end, the tests may confirm that you are T1. That would eliminate questions, but in the end what really matters is getting appropriate treatment. And even if you get tested and don't come up as T1 (LADA), you still need proper treatment.…"
MapleSugar replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"Hi!
My situation isn't exactly like yours - I'm male, among other things - but I think that I could usefully add my opinion.
First of all, taking my realistic fears of long-term serious glycemic damage into account, I would not want to…"
Super_sally replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"Hi,
I have similar story to you - 2 pregnancies. On insulin @ 3 months for the first, off after but on when I was trying for no. 2. Could not get off insulin any more after no 2 (if I wanted normal blood sugar levels). My endo only allows insulin…"
Stemwinder replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I agree with what everyone else has said, you need to be antibody tested to see if you are T1. I think you have made a wise choice asking to be on insulin. I have been T2 for a very long time and on insulin for the last 2 years. Knowing what I know…"
David (dns) replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"There is definitely a bias against insulin in the medical community. There was a video posted some time back presenting the results of a 4 year study into attitudes about diabetes. They studied both patients AND doctors, and one of their discoveries…"
kimmiejo replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"Hi, I have type 1 but my story is much like yours, I was dx with GD in both of my pregnancies and then 2 yrs after having my son at age 37 I was dx with type 1 (LADA). Actually I was dx as Type 2 by my PCP but I saw an endo who did antibody tests,…"
David (dns) replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I have been T2 for many years and used glyburide for most of that time as my beta cells slowly rode off into the sunset. I started insulin about a year ago (at my own request) and the results have been . . . well, I can't say enough good…"
still_young_at_heart replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I wouldn't shy away from insulin because of worries about lows. Using an appropriate insulin regimen will help preserve your remaining beta cells, allow you to maintain normal or near normal blood sugars most of the time and have a lot more…"
acidrock23 replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"There was a study I saw a note about in a Diabetes Forecast "sidebar" that showed that T2 put straight onto insulin had better control or something to that effect. I'm sorry I don't have a link to the study or even the DF page…"
Joyce replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I would definitely do the antibody test to see if you could be Type 1. For me, insulin is by far the easiest way to control the blood sugar. Keep asking questions and get the tests you need. Good luck!"
ckurpiewski replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"Thank you both for responding. My endo is on vacation but I made an appt. with her to discuss all my concerns and get started on insulin. I have Kaiser so I am hoping they pay for those tests. It would make a lot more sense if I were type 1.5. Maybe…"
Zoe replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I strongly encourage you to ask for a full panel of antibody testing and a c-peptide test to determine if you are Type 1."
Brian (bsc) replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I'm really glad you found us. I'm sure others will pipe in, but I think you are very wise to be concerned. Women who have Gestational Diabetes (GD)) are much more likely to go on to get Type 1 diabetes. And it is all too common to…"
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- 32 yr old thin type 2 diabetic. Had gestational with both pregnancies (1-gluburide, 1-insulin). No strong family history - 1 uncle.
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- At 3:38am on February 25, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CKURPIEWSKI!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 1:55am on February 25, 2013,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:29pm on February 10, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Ckurpieski!
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Doris D said… WELCOME TO ONE OF THE GREATEST DIABETES SITES ON THE WEB!!!!!! Great to have u here with us!!! Please join us in our live chat anytime also check out out groups, forum and blogs. Join any groups u want!!!!
- At 8:54am on February 5, 2013, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 7:12pm on February 4, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home ckurpiewski!!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
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Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
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such as..."Diabetes Plus".
You might also want to take a peek at "Thin Type 2 Diabetics".
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- At 6:53pm on February 4, 2013, Stemwinder said…
Welcome ckurpiewski , There is so much information here at TuDiabetes. There are groups for people with like circumstances or interest. Blog posts where members convey their thoughts and experiences. And there are the forums where we come together for discussions.
Here’s a place that might interest you.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/thintype2diabeticsPlease feel at home, you are with friends
- At 4:52pm on February 4, 2013,
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