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09/30/09 03:27 PM

"HELP!! I am completely lost, stressed, and left bewildered. Any opinions would be appreciated. I am just not convinced."
Asked By: bodizzle  
Category: Newly Diagnosed

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I have been recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, at the age of 27, and admitted to the hospital with a sugar level of 566. Symptoms started when I was deployed to Iraq about halfway through my tour. Upon my return, my unquenchable thirst, was drinking 2+ gallons of water daily, worried my friends and family. I am not, nor have I ever been over weight, or had to worry about lack of exercise. I started taking 15units of Humulin 70/30, then went to 15 units of Levemir(both morning and evening). My sugar levels are still randomly fluctuating from 64 to 287 one day, and the next from 157 to 445. I have no history of diabetes in my family at all. I have changed my diet, and have been eating nearly the same foods since I have been diagnosed, but the numbers still jump in every direction. Needless to say, I am not completely convinced, but my doctors seem to be. Any thoughts? This may affect my career in the US military, so you can understand my concern. Goiter/nodule as well.

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10/03/09 05:17 PM

Dear Bodizzle- I am so glad you contacted dLife. You have what is called LADA Latent Auto Immune Diabetes in Adults. It is Type 1 diabetes that shows that you no longer will be able to produce insulin from your pancreas. You will always require an external source of insulin. This particular diabetes is not about weight, lifestyle or family history all the time, it is simply that you don't produce insulin.

The reason your numbers are still all over the place is that you may still be in the "honeymoon" period. Meaning there are still a few insulin producing cells in your body. This will eventually stop. The types of insulin you will need for the rest of your life is a basal insulin that you are on Levemir. This insulin will cover your glucose levels between meals and while you are sleeping. Then you need a 2nd insulin for the times that you eat a meal to take care of the carbohydrates in your meal plan.This is called bolus and is know as Humalog, Novolog, or Apidra (brand names).

I would suggest that you ask to see a CDE a certified diabetes educator in your community. While you are setting up education classes, take time to go to the sites of both dLife and American Diabetes Association and research Type 1 diabetes. Both sites will walk you through this journey. Explore the diabetic forums on dLIfe and consider joining the support groups to help you through this.

You will do well and get a handle on this. If you can fight for our country in Iraq you can handle Type 1 diabetes. Take care and strive for your best self management.

Answered By: Janet HowardDucsay
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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Community Answers (2)

11/09/09 09:31 PM

Hi, I'm type 2 and they thought I was going into a diabetic coma when I was diagnosed 6 years ago. The most help I got was online. Schedule, very important. Exercise is a must. Someone told me to walk around 2 city blocks, short walk, don't have to walk fast, after meals. That worked like a charm. The more you read and learn the easier it is...lots of info out there now. I just went through Chemo and my bs is going crazy from the steroids. Just walk, watch a comedy, be around friends and try not to let this rule your life. Good Luck !
Answered By: 2old2sweet
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10/04/09 07:07 PM

If you run bs over 180 and have all those high readings there is no denying your a diabetic. Look we know it isnt easy saying, hey I have diabetes but it happens. My 35 yr old nehpew was dx 2 yrs ago type 1 it happens and there is no diabetes in his family. Type 1 isnt about hey it runs in my family, people get type 1 because of an autoimune problem there not exactly sure how you get it but even children 6 get it like my niece no diabetes in her family it just happens.
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