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LADA and MODY

I went into DKA when pregnant, but my insulin needs dropped postpartum and I considered myself cured. Seven months later, I was spilling ketones and had a high A1c. An endocrinologist says I have type 1 despite being antibody negative and having low insulin levels. What type of diabetes do I have?

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Based on my blood work, can you tell what type of diabetes I might have? I was diagnosed with type 2, but I’m not overweight and oral medications do not help that much. Do I need to be on insulin?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 in 1978, but it went away when I lost weight. Now, GAD testing indicates I have LADA. Did I really have type 2 before or did I really have LADA all along?

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My daughter (one-year-old at the time) presented in the ER with a blood sugar of 36 mg/dl, and ketones in her blood. They gave her glucose via IV, and her blood sugar jumped to 200 mg/dl. She was fighting the flu, and was also dehydrated. What could all of this mean?

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Two of my sons, ages 10 and 15, and I were recently diagnosed with MODY2 Glucokinase. This was confirmed through genetic testing in England. Is there some place you would recommend with information on glucokinase, because we have been able to find very little information on this rare form of diabetes?

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I am taking glyburide for MODY. It is causing weight gain and nighttime lows. The doctor expects ME to figure out which medication to take. As a vegan, I want to try a living foods diet. Is this a good option?

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My daughter was diagnosed with MODY last August. Her A1c has gone up. Is she better off taking Glucophage or insulin? I am concerned that Glucophage has primarily been given to adults.

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Several years ago, my young daughter started having hypoglycemia. A dietary adjustment eliminated the problems. Recently, her low blood sugars have recurred. Based on family history, should she be tested for MODY?

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My grandson was born with diabetes mellitus. Neither of his parents has diabetes, nor are there any genetic risks. Why would he be born with this? Are there experts on diabetes in southern California that we can see?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, then type 1/LADA due to the number of positive GAD antibodies I had. Can you explain about the GAD antibody test? How many type 2s really are LADA?

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