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Diabetes type 1 and 2
Hi,I am 31 year old.was detected diabetic 3 year back.was on oral medication for 3 years.that time i had islet antibodies test and c peptide test they were normal that explained type 2 and then now transfered to uk.as a policy here they have performed gad 65,islet antibody and c peptide test.gad 65 came positive so am i diabetic type 2
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Dr. Ameya Phansalkar
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11 yrs exp
Mumbai
If you were managed successfully on tablets, that means you are type 2. Type 1 is insulin dependent and can't be managed with oral hypoglycemics.
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