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Type 1.5 is what my doctor calls it. I have lots of antibodies so that leans it toward type 1. I am 5'7" and 116 lbs. and was diagnosed at age 78. I never had an issue before that. I am taking a 70/30 insulin (long and short) with a fast-acting sidekick if I think I need it. My GP said if I had any questions, she could answer them, but with the 15 minutes we are allowed together, it's not enough time for my questions. I was never really educated on how to work all of this. I've been to 3 diabetes classes and 2 dieticians, but no one seems to know how to deal with the 70/30 insulin. I am going to be seeing an endo in June, so maybe she can straighten me out! Meanwhile, my A1C isn't off the wall so perhaps I'll be ok until then. Thank you!
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Okay. So, with antibodies, that says Type 1. My earliest endocrinologists were also teachers, so I read a lot of their work and attended seminars where they spoke. They never differentiated in categories of type 1. They always said it comes at any age. It can also come on gradually, but it’s still type 1. That’s my understanding.
I have never taken 70/30 insulin. And, I’ve never known a type 1 who did, but there must be a reason they prescribed it. I just don’t understand it enough to say much. It contains both slow acting AND regular insulin. I’ve never taken Regular insulin. I was placed on long acting like Levemir or Lantus twice a day, morning and night. With fast acting, Novolog for before meals and corrections. Five years ago, I went on pump therapy, so I only take fast acting insulin Novolog through my pump. It gives small doses to keep BG in range.
I like the idea of the cgm. It can provide you with a good idea of your needs and trends. You can do finger sticks with a meter too. Logging the numbers all throughout the day. I hope the endocrinologist and/or CDE are able to help sort it out for you. I hope you’ll get input from others who take 70/30. I’d log your numbers, times, carbs, protein, fats, insulin injections so your endo can review it, Mine have always been able to offer suggestions.
Good luck with everything! Please post what you find out.