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LADA and MODY
- I was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. Oral medication did not help, so I was put on insulin. I now have good control. Do I have LADA or type 2? (31 Aug 2008)
- Based on my symptoms, including extreme thirst, breath smelling like Juicy Fruit gum, and a blood sugar of 956 mg/dl [53.1 mmol/L], do I have diabetes? (17 Aug 2008)
- My son was diagnosed with diabetes, but not put on insulin. The doctors say he might have MODY. Could this be possible or is he just in his honeymoon? (20 Jul 2008)
- Where can I find someone who understands the MODY type of diabetes? I need someone who can help me with my son who has tested positive for MODY 3. (18 Dec 2007)
- My son's endocrinologist has suggested I get tested for MODY. Knowing the tests are often inconclusive, what should I do? (22 Feb 2007)
- After three years of testing, my son was finally diagnosed with MODY2. How do I explain this to others, especially other medical personnel with whom we interact? (25 Jan 2007)
- Is it unusual for a person with type 1.5 or LADA diabetes to be able to achieve control through diet and exercise for over five and a half years? (28 Nov 2006)
- The glyburide I take for MODY is causing weight gain and nighttime lows. As a vegan, I want to try a living foods diet. Is this a good option? (28 Sep 2006)
- Is it normal for a type 2 patient to have C-peptide levels that are dropping about 1 point per year? Does this mean the patient has LADA, not type 2? (3 Apr 2006)
- Although my daughter's blood work was normal, the doctor recommended an endocrinologist and home monitoring. With some high readings, could she have MODY? (20 Mar 2006)
- I have MODY3. My A1c went from 6.5 to 7 in a six week period. My consultant wasn't concerned, but I am worried about highs. What is your opinion? (23 Feb 2006)
- My late husband died of complication at age 35. Could he have had an aggressive form of MODY? Are there any ongoing studies of it? My son has MODY-3 and I'm worried. (10 Feb 2006)
- We took our daughter to a specialist because of two elevated blood sugar readings. She had positive GAD antibodies, but no symptoms of diabetes. Could she have MODY? (28 Jan 2006)
- An endocrinologist diagnosed my daughter as pre-diabetic for type 1 or MODY as a result of antibody testing. What do you think she could have? (26 Dec 2005)
- My daughter was diganosed with type 1. Tests were negative for antibodies and showed a functioning pancreas. What type of diabetes does she have? (18 Nov 2005)
- My son has variable blood sugar and insulin levels. The endocrinologist suspects MODY. How can we determine what he has? (13 Nov 2005)
- I was diagnosed with type 2, but, I am not obese and have had very high blood sugars and other symptoms of type 1. Should I be on insulin? Could I have MODY? (5 Nov 2005)
- My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes, but she is asymptomatic and has no urine ketones. Could she have MODY? Should she start insulin soon? (7 Oct 2005)
- My daughter was diagnosed with MODY last August. Her A1c has gone up. Is she better off taking Glucophage or insulin? Is Glucophage safe for a child? (17 Aug 2005)
- Based on my blood work, can you tell what type of diabetes I might have? Do I need to be on insulin? (17 Aug 2005)
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