I was diagnosed with type 1 in 2005 aged 54. I was feeling very tired and had lost over 10lb and was thirsty all the time. Went to my doctor who took a blood test and told me my blood glucose was very high and I might have type 2 diabetes which could be controlled with diet and exercise. He sent me home and told me not to have any sugar for two weeks and return. (no mention of carbs) I lasted a week and felt so terrible that when I went back he sent me to hospital immediately. I was kept in for a week and diagnosed type 1. The hospital were great. Most people I meet assume I’m type 2 as I was diagnosed so late in life.
