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Is Type 1 Diabetes Cured Permanently?
Question: Hi Doctor, My friend is having type 1 diabetes since year 2011. Right now he is taking tab tribet 1,cap a to z , cap nervup .His last year sugar trend is attached for reference. His age is only 30 now, Problem is , he is very depressed because of this. He is taking all the precautions and doing physical exercise as much as he can do.But then also it is not being controlled. Now He is getting married in next two months.Please have look on his reports and prescription and please tell what should be permanent remedy for it. Is this type of sugar can be cured permanently?
Brief Answer:
need to clarify certain things.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX hi! there are few points that need clarification.
1. you have mentioned your friend has type 1 diabetes. how did you know that?
2. type 1 usually do not respond to tablets, they need insulin.
3. it is more likely type 2 or some other variant.
now as to permanent cure, as of now there is none.
first get his c-peptide, GAD antibodies, Islet cell antibodies so that we know what type is it? whether to give tablets or insulin.
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been prescribed by my doctor and I have not tested the type of diabetes. He just gave me the medicine and I was taking as per him.
Previously I was taking Trigulin LD1 tablet but didn't get sugar level decreased then my doctor changed the tablet to Tribet 1 and asked to take it for 1 month morning & evening before breakfast. Now I am taking that only.
Kindly let me know the tests name I should undergo for testing type 1 & type 2 or if any other tests also need to be done so that I will share the results with you as soon as possible.
Brief Answer:
tests have been mentioned already.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Hi! i am happy you understood. as you see for yourself that with tribet 1 twice a day , your sugars are still high. this is an indirect evidence that you are type 1 and will not be managed with tablets alone.
so please get your C- peptide levels, islet cell antibodies, GAD antibodies level.
let me know your reports.
meanwhile stop tablets and switch over to insulin. start with novomix - 30 , dose as per your weight. Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
May I go to any pathology directly and ask for testing below mentioned levels for type1/2 diabetes-
1. C- peptide levels
2. Islet cell antibodies
3. GAD antibodies level
Also should I go with empty stomach or I can eat something before tests?
Also if the tests are fasting & PP both type then should I take the medicine (Tribet1) before breakfast/ PP test?
Kindly confirm above things so that I can go to any pathology directly and undergo tests mentioned by you.
Brief Answer:
single fasting blood sample is required.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX yes you may go to any good lab and ask for these tests, they need to be done on empty stomach basis, overnight fasting, single morning sample.
you can get back to me with the reports. Regards!
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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