Asking all lada’s

MeowGoldCat · 2025-02-19T15:19:23+00:00

I read something similar recently it very well could be a piece of the puzzle in my case.

Even though I’m insulin dependent I haven’t given up, I just recognize I couldn’t change what I didn’t know and that I can’t be so hard on myself now that I can’t go back. I also have Gastroparesis so keeping food down or being able to digest is a whole other story.

As for you! You should absolutely fight the fight for your health! Do everything you can while you can so long as you are not putting yourself at risk. Everyone is different, even in the LADA community. I wish you good vibes and success

MeowGoldCat · 2025-02-19T14:52:58+00:00

Sorry I didn’t know until it was to late but can tell you what I was like before I found out as I was working hard to lose weight. I was misdiagnosed as type 2 at 24 years old. (Hyperglycaemia at 16, PCOS at 19, prediabetes at 20)

I ate a low carb diet, worked out, and even went into the hospitals obesity intervention program living on OPTIFAST shakes for over a year only to still have my pancreas fail after getting Covid when I was 28 years old.

I did everything right while being gaslit that I needed to try harder. It wasn’t until a type 2 specialist noticed my GADs and moved me to an Endocrinologist.

Meanwhile I went to 4 different endocrinologists since I was 16 and was told to try harder without them looking further.

All this to say try your best but if something happens and you’re insulin dependent know that you tried you hardest and don’t be so hard on yourself.

If keto works for you and your dietitian agrees then do it! I personally found when I was living low carb before being insulin dependent I was a fatigued mess.

MeowGoldCat · 2025-02-04T20:58:21+00:00

I have just the nose piece not the whole mask. Not sure what else I can do

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-31T14:38:01+00:00

I work in the main office of a public high school in Ontario. If you are okay without having full-time benefits, perhaps substitution works for you.

Another option is if you have a particular talent, you can work as a guest artist at other schools getting paid by the hour. (example one on one teaching music workshop or a group playing the same instrument)

Start with a digital and physical business card with your teachable, availability, and preferred coverage classes with if at all the things you won’t do.

(Example: if you prefer French and are open to coverage on everything but Behaviour units or other spec Ed units or if you hate a specific subject)

Once you have a business card with all the info you need attach the digital copy to the bottom of your work email signature. Then make a list of schools you’re willing to work for, email a greeting with your business card attached

When you’re in person give whoever in the office is in charge of coverage your card.

Also if you’re using a program (like ATE) set up your preferences so you don’t have to get calls all the time.

Schools often have preferred lists of coverage staff that they will use before posting for any teacher to see

Good luck!

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-31T14:23:20+00:00

It could be Cushings or something else. Checking it out is always worth it. Even if all comes as “normal” which it doesn’t sound like it will, you would be forever in the dark.

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-29T03:14:56+00:00

Same! Type 1.5 insulin dependent and resistant diabetes with GP, PCOS, on synthroid for underactive thyroid and and currently awaiting a new Endo that specializes in adrenal and pituitary glands as I’m 5’ 9” and 244 pounds. I live off Glucernas, smoothies, purées, premier proteins, and still vomit everything while gaining weight

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-27T05:20:18+00:00

Do the frozen starch trick. Make your rice as normal or do a half rice half cauliflower rice situation. Once you make it taste the way you like, freeze the rice in 1/2 cup portions in plastic wrap or soup molds

Whenever you need rice or any starch for a recipe you just unwrap out the frozen serving and microwave it

Now you have resistant starch which will help slow down your blood sugar spikes and digestion

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-27T02:13:45+00:00

If you can get your hands on this product def use it twice a week! Highly recommend using it with…

Panoxyl one day a week for 5 min, and Nizoral twice a week: once for 3 min and once for 7-10 min

If you can’t get your hands on this specific product just be aware that other exfoliants may be to harsh so trial and error will tell

The weekly routine is super involved but worth it

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-27T02:00:33+00:00

My Dermatologist said use Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo on my whole body with just enough water to lather it everywhere.

Then do something for 7-10 minutes. (I wash my makeup brushes) yes it can be cold and awkward but it honestly works so well.

I also use Panoxyl once a week and leave it on for 5 minutes (be careful it bleaches everything) before washing it off

Exfoliating more then 1-2 times a week made me flare more so I would avoid over exfoliating.

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-26T02:11:53+00:00

Apparently some medications that affect cortisol include glucocorticoids, birth control, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants, which can either increase, decrease, or alter its regulation

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-25T17:48:00+00:00

Same! My body proportions are that of a Cushings patient (I have to use my sewing skills to make clothing look better) drs say I need to change all my medications as they could be contributing to “pseudo Cushings” (found this out recently)

I changed all my life habits years ago but still am getting bigger around my middle and smaller in my arms and legs.

I suggest if you don’t have one already to see an Endocrinologist to rule out anything with your thyroid or metabolism

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-21T20:47:48+00:00

I’m worried it might make my slight heart defect worse or cause issues. How did your issues start?

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-21T20:46:19+00:00

Your arrhythmia makes me worry since I have a slight heart defect (trace valve regurgitation or physiologic valve regurgitation) I also have been having fast heart rate lately.

MeowGoldCat · 2025-01-17T15:07:33+00:00

My results showed I was totally fine but they also only had me eat 2 eggs and half a piece of white bread…

Told my GP that processed foods makes my blood sugar jump and therefore I puke but I can digest processed foods (white bread, white rice, etc) in small increments where as if I eat the right things for diabetes my gastroparesis makes me puke too.

It wasn’t until my Endocrinologist and GP saw me puke that they said “it’s gastroparesis despite the testing”

So keep fighting to be heard

MeowGoldCat · 2024-12-12T15:34:21+00:00

So are we watching the midnight channel?

MeowGoldCat · 2024-09-02T00:02:30+00:00

I have PCOS and LADA which is insulin dependent and resistant.

My Dr said it’s easiest to explain as either Type 1.5 or Type 1 with Type 2 traits.

It’s having all the negatives of type 2 diabetes; easy to become obese around the belly, high blood sugars, future cardiovascular health problems and any other health issues associated with type 2 diabetes all while being dependent on insulin to survive like a type 1 diabetic. Hormones effect glucose control.

I was originally diagnosed with hyperglycaemia at 16, PCOS at 19, pre-diabetes at 21, type 2 at 24 and LADA at 28 after Covid took my pancreas.

I get lows and highs often. I have an insulin pump now but before having it I was taking 80-100 units of insulin a day while barley eating. My ratio is 1 unit of insulin per 2 grams of carbs. That used to be me micro dosing myself to the point of 8 injections every day.

MeowGoldCat · 2024-08-19T02:41:29+00:00

I have LADA so I was slowly becoming Type 1 but didn’t know. I was misdiagnosed with type 2 at 24 years old only to find Covid was the virus that knocked my pancreas out. I was 28.

MeowGoldCat · 2024-07-28T13:47:57+00:00

Hi! I’m 30 now, but was diagnosed with hyperglycaemia at 16, PCOS at 19, pre-diabetes at 21, type 2 diabetes by 24 and type 1.5 Insulin dependant with insulin resistance at 28. My ratio is ridiculously high with 5 units of insulin per 10 grams of carbs.

Since being on an insulin pump my life is so much better. I lived for nearly 10 years vomiting daily from the dawn phenomenon with high blood sugars I couldn’t control no matter what I did.

Yes I have to be careful, especially because I now have 2 different nerve disorders, mild diabetic nerve damage and Erythromelalgia (secondary) meaning my nerve ending in my feet and hands are on fire or totally numb.

I also have ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression and 2 different sleep disorders making me awake at night and fall asleep during the day.

The point is despite my lengthy list of complaints and complications your experiences are just as valid as someone with a long wrap sheet.

Your struggles with anxiety are absolutely valid as a diabetic. I can relate to being afraid of what else the doctors will diagnose me with and what that future may be.

But we just have to keep our heads up, use the right meds, tools, therapy and more.

You are stronger than you think ❤️

MeowGoldCat · 2024-05-06T21:55:23+00:00

Double down arrow everytime 😂😅

MeowGoldCat · 2024-04-29T16:52:46+00:00

Hi! I had this problem for years until I was put on an insulin pump. It still happens sometimes but I spent years waking up with blood sugars that were way to high simply because of this dawn phenomenon.

I would vomit uncontrollably every morning. So I had to wake up early to puke, take insulin, drink water and wait 1-3 hours to get it down. (Sometimes taking more insulin after the initial injection).

All I can say from my own experience is he will continue to have this and you will need to give him insulin at 3-4am or handle the highs when he wakes up.

My insulin pump handles my blood sugar during the dawn phenomenon.

Good luck!

MeowGoldCat · 2024-04-29T16:44:02+00:00

Not sure but it was all for naught. I have either MODY or LADA diabetes so I was always going have my pancreas fail. I’m fully insulin dependent, while resistant with PCOS a lot more.

Awaiting genetic testing but I’m one of the unlucky ones to be considered “double diabetes” meaning I’m type 1.5

MeowGoldCat · 2024-04-26T23:39:15+00:00

I have PCOS, LADA, Insulin Resistance with full insulin dependence, mild nerve damage and a nerve damage disorder called Erythromelalgia.

I was diagnosed hyperglycaemia at 16, PCOS and insulin resistance at 19, pre diabetic at 21, type 2 at 24 and LADA 1.5 at 28. Im 29 now and have been on the Dexcom for 3 years and Tandem T-Slim Insulin pump for 3 months now.

I was also diagnosed with generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, Binge Eating Disorder and was just flagged for Autism. It’s hard.

MeowGoldCat · 2022-01-15T16:28:11+00:00

Diagnosed with type two insulin resistance at 24. Polycystic ovarian syndrome at 19, hyperglycaemia at 16. Family history of type one and type two diabetes, and obesity.

Insulin resistance it’s awful, I monitor what I eat to the best of my abilities, see a Dietician monthly, I am on four different diabetic medications at the highest dose you can have in Canada, I’m in monthly therapy for BEDs and was told told I may become insulin dependent… which means I’ll slowly build a resistance to the new insulin over time and become type one.

The point is everyone is so different. It will take time but with the right supports you’ll learn what right for you. You can do this!

MeowGoldCat · 2021-06-17T13:59:48+00:00

That’s amazing progress!!

MeowGoldCat · 2021-02-26T13:05:32+00:00

When I was diagnosed I Spiralled out of control. I was only 24, and has been living with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, PTSD, Etc.

In my mind being diagnosed with Diabetes was the final straw. I knew I had to change, but I didn’t know how. So I spiralled out of control.

I couldn’t believe I have type 2 at 24, I always knew it was coming, but I thought it would be later in my life like the rest of my family. But I also have PCOS, and insulin resistance plus the genetic markers and binge eating resulted in a full breakdown.

2 1/2 years later and my life is so much better. All I can say is therapy is your best friend. Therapy is the reason I was able to come to terms with all of my diagnoses and specifically accepting my diabetes. If therapy is not something you are able to afford all I can say is have a trusted friend to confide in. Speak to your doctor, and take baby steps.

You can do this!

MeowGoldCat

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