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Originally Posted by okchockeynut Hi,
I was diagnosed at 49 with HbA1c of 11 as Type 2 with symptoms: frequent urination, excessive thirst, blurred vision, loosing weight. I have never been over weight althought Type 2 runs on my mom's side as they age and gained weight. After 6 months of alternating pills and "starving myself" to get my BS down, I finally was diagnosed as Type 1 with GAD antibodies and put on low dose of 5 u of Lantus and pills at meals. I am up to 12 u of Lantus and still manage to keep my HbA1c under 7.
I had no illness or injuries before diagnosis. About 5 months before, my mom checked by BS on her meter and was totally normal. I am now 51 and so hate even the once-a-day shot and dread if I will ever require fast-acting.
I feel like I am being punished.
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Hello Cindy
Many thanks for your reply - I do understand how you feel - I often wonder "Why me? What have I done to deserve this?" and also experience apprehension at what further problems I might have to face as insulin needs increase (hopefully, slowly with this type of diabetes!) However, I deal with one day at a time and I have so many blessings in my life that far outweigh these difficulties - so keep positive.
Jazz
