double diabetic

 Type 1.5 (LADA) describes a person whose onset of type 1 occures in adulthood.  Read this breif article for a great description and explanation of type 1.5 diabetes.  I hope it's helpful to you.

 http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/03/clarifying-lada-type-1-diabetes-in-adults.html

Here is a quote from the article:

"Many people assume that the first line of the JDRF definition – i.e. an older age at diagnosis – is LADA’s most important characteristic. But it turns out that’s not true. According to Nierras, the key difference between Type 1 diabetes and LADA is not the age of the person when they’re diagnosed, but the gradual way the disease progresses. Whereas people with classical Type 1 diabetes tend to be completely insulin-dependent within twelve months after diagnosis (usually less), people with LADA can often survive without artificial insulin for years.

As Nierras explains, “It’s as though they have Type 1 diabetes, but something slows down the disease so they can stay off of insulin much longer than the classically definable Type 1.""

 

http://www.weillcornell.org/physician/frrubino/index.html

Have a look at the above link. I know you are a type 1.5 but it may be interesting for at least a part of your diabetes. Also go to diabetesforums.com as the info there is just awesome.

 Thank you.  Looks like that would have been a helpful procedure to possibly prevent becoming type 2 on top of type 1...and prevent me from all this frustration of trying to decide which surgery will help me now lol.  Oh well.  When I was a kid no one even considered a type 1 could become a type 2 so it wasn't a concern.  Now they know better.  Who knows maybe it will help others from becoming like me....

Not to be a smartass, but unless one of us diabetics dies without our diabetic symptoms ever returning, the word cure would be premature.
Maybe resolution, or remission might fit  better for what happens after DS or RNY for type 2.
Another point is that many people who had basically normal A1c after surgery ie: below 6, usually stop checking their glucose levels.
I have read these boards for years, and many have posted of having a BS of 200 after drinking such things as a pina coloda with it's high sugar content. This is just an example. Some of these same people write that they have been " cured" of their diabetes since their WLS.
In my opinion, anyone who tests out at 200 BS is a diabetic, it's really not that complicated.
Nondiabetics can eat or drink anything, and their sugars will never rise above 100-110.
I am type 2 diabetic, and I have had excellent resolution for 6 1/2 years after RNY. If this will continue my entire life remains to be seen!
Best wishes.

Agree with you totally. Remission and good control of our blood glucose levels is what we can achieve at best. And of course hopefully no complications from diabetes. If that isn't called a cure, that's ok with me!

YOU NEED TO QUIT BASHING THE RNY! COME ON, IF YOU PUT IN THE WORK TO MAINTAIN ONCE YOU'VE LOST THE WEIGHT AND PUT IN THE WORK TO LOSE THE WEIGHT I DON'T SEE A PROBLEM WITH ANY SURGERY, LET ALONE THE RNY

Maybe I missed the bashing.. but if there is no problem with any surgery then why are there different types? Surely there is a reason and a medical indication for one type over another for each patient. For diabetes, the DS seems to have the best stats for resolution, remission, whatever you want to call it. It may not be the right surgery for us all (I am getting the VSG for instance.. DS is not right for me and I am taking my surgeon's advice on that) but it does have the best stats for diabetes in particular. And no reactive hypoglycemia. This is pretty much fact, not bashing. And you are right about putting in the work for weight loss and maintenance. That's something that is as true and good as motherhood and apple pie. If we put in the work for weight loss and maintenance without surgery it is great too. Diabetes unfortunately does not go away in this manner. It may be vastly improved but it will not go away. It is a genetic and intestinal disease and without some hormonal impact of surgery - whichever surgery you have - the remission from weight loss alone will not be forever. DS (without the restriction) is performed on non obese patients just for the purposes of resolution of diabetes. No RnY nor VSG is ever performed just for diabetes resolution.. so to me the connection is obvious. Again, not bashing any surgery - and certainly not the RnY.

I read the same thread as you so tell me how I missed any poster "surgery bashing." I see a confused OP asking for help and several other helpful members offering their knowledge & experience. They actively replied and offered up valuable info for OP clarifying facts and clear away misguided myths regarding the DS, VSG and RNY based on verifiable stats, studies. Regardless of which surgery they had I still kept an open mind and found it honest & very informative. I will be discussing some of it further with my surgeon. Anyway aren't we all swayed in one direction or the other that's why we have chosen the surgery we feel is best for us. I see you are an upcoming RNY I guess that's why you are so sensitive about your RNY choice and throwing out the bashing accusation. Perhaps with an open mind you will reread the thread and see it differently but All CAPS wasn't really needed IMO. Try to remember we are all here for information and support. We do try to use nicer ways to express a difference in opinion than typing in ALL CAPS. I wish all the best in your upcoming surgery and a speedy recovery.      


** I agree that for any surgery, you need to put in the work it requires in order to have the best results as it is the same for anything one must do in life. We go forth with our best foot forward to succeed.  

Applause!!!!

 What is the difference in "reactive hypoglycemia" and a regular insulin reaction for a type 1 diabetic?  They sound the same to me.  What I mean is... I am a type 1 diabetic so I have insulin reactions. What makes "reactive Hypoglycemia" different than an insulin reaction?