@Sandy31 - One of our members, @Melitta, has written a great deal about diabetes and misdiagnosis. I recommend that you read about her experience with this topic.
You may do a TuD search to find Melitta’s content by using the magnifying glass icon at the upper right corner of your screen. Use the search term, “Melitta.”
At a minimum, your doctor should test your c-peptide level to find out how much insulin your pancreas currently produces. A very low c-peptide number suggests type 1 diabetes. Antibody tests should also be run. There are about six antibodies to check and just checking one might lead to diagnosis confusion.
Correct diagnosis is important, especially when it comes to getting insurance coverage for things like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Type 1 diabetics generally have more liberal coverage of these items. It’s not right but that is the current reality.
Good luck!