Interesting. Let us know what the end result is. What an obnoxious way for her to treat you, I don’t think you’re obsessional I think you’re doing what you can to stay healthy, and if you DO have type 1.5/LADA well it only makes sense that what you’re doing isn’t working! Good luck!
Good for you Paul. At least, now you have a proper diagnosis and it is early enough that appropriate insulin treatment can help you keep your remaining insulin production. Your condition is really T1, slow adult onset T1 and is often called LADA, a form of Type 1.5. This soundly justifies all your attempts to normalize your blood sugar. Given everything I hear about the NHS, your navigation of the system was perfect even though you may think it took a long time. You promptly subverted NHS attempts to string you along, focused right in on getting the right test and although I am sure it cost you some extra $$$, you cut right through the red tape exactly where it was needed.
I feel for you because I have some of the same reactions to food. Also you should understand that you can’t eliminate all carbs and hope that will drop your BG readings. Also, it is very demeaning to be restricted to such an austere diet. Even when I have a pure protein meal, such as a small can of tuna fish or an egg white omlet, this food will cause a significant rise in BG. The answers are fist try to restrict total carb intake at any one meal to 55 grms or less. Second, you probably need to inject insulin about 15 to 20 min before you eat. This will give enough time for the insulin to be available to meet the glucose from your meals. I also inject Byetta before breakfast in the morning and before dinner at night. Byetta is very effective in preventing sharp upward spikes in BG after meals. Each of us is different with different needs. Some of us just cannot do without insulin and other medications while others get along without them. However, your metabolic responses indicate you may need insulin to control your BG.
AaronM
Paul has Type 1 autoimmune diabetes so he requires insulin. People with Type 1a need insulin to survive.
If you are worried about losing weight why not also eat a bit more fat?
I am new to this all too, and have similar reactions as you. My doctor tested my insulin (high) but didn’t do any antibody tests. I did great with my blood sugar over spring break when I could go for several walks a day and wasn’t stressed all the time, but while working I can’t seem to keep things under control.
Good luck.
Well, unfortunately as you have discovered medical practice is far from perfect. And in fact, one of the key defects is that there is a pervasive defect in the front lines. Doctors immediately diagnose what they percieve as the most common condition (type 2) and then refuse to consider any evidence to the contrary.
Consider making your voice continually heard. When you get a chance with the NHS, the doctors and nurses that you meet, tell them your story. It will help the others that follow behind you.
I am a Type 2 and have to keep my carbs to 10 or under per meal. I have an HbA1c of 5.9 but have to work very hard to keep it there. I find my system seems sensitive to everything. My stress hormones seem to kick in at the drop of a hat and spike my bgs 20-40 points. I also spike when I exrercise, especially in the morning. I think there are lots of T 2’s like us. Last week I was sick and really had cravings for a bagel. I scooped out as much of the bread and toasted it and put cream cheese on it. I tested at 90 minutes and was 256. Now I remember why I don’t eat bread anymore.
First thing, get yourself a referral to a good dietician who knows about diabetes and can help you find the portions and kinds of foods you can eat. Does your doc know about your weight loss, since you have to get the referral from him/her; take time to visit with them about your medical need and problems too. Loosing weight and eating that little might be a sign of something else. But a dietician / nutritionist is a great person to have on your team…I see mine at least 2 x a year…it helps with healthy weight loss, and balancing out those numbers.