Re: Was T2, now T1/Amber

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<< Wow. I didn't know Type 2 could/would change into Type 1. >>

It can't. There is a difference between a Type 2 who was previously

controlled with diet & exercise, or D & E and oral medication, but must

now use insulin for better control, and a Type 1 who is insulin

*dependent* and will die without injected or infused exogenous

insulin. One Type cannot change into the other Type, because

the " Type " is determined not by whether or not someone uses insulin

to manage/control his or her diabetes, but by the underlying *cause*

of the condition, i.e., the autoimmune-induced factors of Type 1

versus the myriad factors inherent in Type 2 (insulin resistance,

family history, and a number of others).

A Type 2 on insulin is just that: a Type 2 on insulin. He or she is

*not* a Type 1 merely because he or she is now *using* insulin.

That's why I've often heard those Type 2s who use insulin referred to

as " Insulin Requiring " versus Type 1s being referred to as " Insulin

Dependent. " I think that's actually a fairly accurate representation

of the difference in the two, at least in order to differentiate as

to the *reason* for the insulin use.

[Guest guest]

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Well, all I know, is I have heard different results on this issue with

being on a couple different Diabetic groups... I guess for me, it will take

some asking questions when I see my endencronologist again, and see why I

once was Type 2, and not they said I am type 1..and you all saying this

never happens, where in another group, they say that Medications, and other

Medical issues, can cause a change.

Until I guess I know the real Truth where I stand... since I have only been

on Insuline since the 5th of last month, and am 40 yrs. old, then I will

feel comfortable. I am finding this is a learning process, and no two

people are alike.

~~TINA~~

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<< Wow. I didn't know Type 2 could/would change into Type 1. >>

It can't.

[Guest guest]

Tina,

We have had discussions on this list about the possible causes

of Diabetes and meds have been discussed here as well.

I would be interested to hear why your dr is saying that you are

now Type 1 and not Type 2. I know we have had discussions in

the past about Type 1 1/2 Diabetics here too but I would have to

go dig thru the archives again to try and find the info on the

subject.

Daughter of Type 2 Insulin Dependent Diabetic,

Kristy

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[Guest guest]

Well, let me discuss this with my Endencronologist when I see here on

Thursday. I think it could be due to having the Chronic wounds that has

broken down my Imune system, to where now my body does not want to do much

on it's own. I was told this when I left the Nursing facility after being

in the Hospital last month.

I have only seen my endencronolist twice... But she is excellent, and came

highly recommended, so she can help let me know what is going on.

~~TINA~~

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Tina,

We have had discussions on this list about the possible causes

of Diabetes and meds have been discussed here as well.

I would be interested to hear why your dr is saying that you are

now Type 1 and not Type 2. I know we have had discussions in

the past about Type 1 1/2 Diabetics here too but I would have to

go dig thru the archives again to try and find the info on the

subject.

Daughter of Type 2 Insulin Dependent Diabetic,

Kristy

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