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Originally Posted by aportnoff
I was just diagnosed with LADA at 41.. I was told i am in the honeymoon phase .. Can anyone explain.. started insulin thearpy.. alittle confused ??? and scared
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I was recently diagnosed with LADA at 45. I was misdiagnosed as type 2 for 5 years even though my bloodwork showed I had antibodies signifying type 1 not long after I was diagnosed. I still have some beta cell function but my control has declined along with my A1C which led me to an endocronologist who figured it out. I am on a low dose of basal insulin and strict diet. My a1c is now around 5.8.
Honeymoon phase simply means that your pancreas still produces some insulin on it's own. The best advice I can give you regarding feeling scared is to read everything you can about LADA and insulin therapy and type 1 diabetes in general. When it feels overwhelming take a break and do something your enjoy (read a book, watch a movie, take a walk, etc). You can do this. It does get better from an emotional stand point and you are not alone. Believe it or not, you've already taken the first step by posting. Hang in there.