[Moderator edit: This is a duplicate of the post that started the introductory thread Mother needing info.
Given the depth of discussion of testing to determine if Lily B's son has diabetes of any type, it was decided to move the bulk of the testing process discussion here so it can serve as a reference to other forum members who might find this information useful. The introductory thread will be locked; further discussion on this topic should continue here, and @Lily-B is encouraged to start other threads if she seeks additional information/support on diabetes-related topics beyond this diagnosis process.]
Hi I'm new to the forum, my son was diagnosed in April this year
With type 1, he is 30 and slim so he has been classed as type 1.
Son lives away from us so don't get to speak about it
He was unwell one day and mentioned it to his pal who is a doctor
he checked my sons BG it was 17 so he got him in hospital that morning
The hospital gave him a test which said he had small amount of ketones in his blood, because of his age and slim they gave him insulin to take once a day, 10units at bedtime, which by bedtime his BG was 12, then back to 5 the next morning thankfuly.
Within 3 days he was brought of insulin as is BG was to low they said.
Now his BG reading on waking is 3/4
1 1/2 after lunch it's 5.5
1 1/2 after dinner it's 6
He hasn't changed in the last 4 months
His specialist has done a GAD test on him we are awaiting results
she said his average 12weeks BG was normal readings!!
Do you think he could be type 1.5 or 2
Thanks in advance
Given the depth of discussion of testing to determine if Lily B's son has diabetes of any type, it was decided to move the bulk of the testing process discussion here so it can serve as a reference to other forum members who might find this information useful. The introductory thread will be locked; further discussion on this topic should continue here, and @Lily-B is encouraged to start other threads if she seeks additional information/support on diabetes-related topics beyond this diagnosis process.]
Hi I'm new to the forum, my son was diagnosed in April this year
With type 1, he is 30 and slim so he has been classed as type 1.
Son lives away from us so don't get to speak about it
He was unwell one day and mentioned it to his pal who is a doctor
he checked my sons BG it was 17 so he got him in hospital that morning
The hospital gave him a test which said he had small amount of ketones in his blood, because of his age and slim they gave him insulin to take once a day, 10units at bedtime, which by bedtime his BG was 12, then back to 5 the next morning thankfuly.
Within 3 days he was brought of insulin as is BG was to low they said.
Now his BG reading on waking is 3/4
1 1/2 after lunch it's 5.5
1 1/2 after dinner it's 6
He hasn't changed in the last 4 months
His specialist has done a GAD test on him we are awaiting results
she said his average 12weeks BG was normal readings!!
Do you think he could be type 1.5 or 2
Thanks in advance