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Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
The LADA Diabetes Journey
From one patient to another
How to contact me
Chapter Two: The LADA Difference
Type 1 versus Type 2 Diabetes
LADA or Type 1.5 Diabetes
Potential for Misdiagnosis
Getting a Correct Diagnosis
The Body Weight Connection
Chapter Three: A Brief Intro to the Biology of Diabetes
Glucose Balance
Insulin
Sweet Urine
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Chapter Four: My Story
My “I have Diabetes” Aha Moment
My Personal Misdiagnosis Story
Chapter Five: The Unofficial Stages of the LADA Diabetes Journey
Before Diabetes
Diagnosis
Honeymoon Period
Highly Insulin Sensitive
Just Like Type 1
Chapter Six: Why Treating Diabetes is Worth It
Long Term Health
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
Chapter Seven: Coping with Diabetes Stress
Why Diabetes is so Stressful
What you can do about the Stress
Chapter Eight: Monitoring your Blood Glucose
Become an Expert at Checking your Glucose
Choosing the right Glucose Meter
How to use a Blood Glucose Meter
When to Check your Blood Glucose
How to Interpret the Blood Glucose Result
Blood Glucose Numbers
What is a normal result?
Chapter Nine: A CGM is Life Changing
Using a Continuous Glucose Meter (CGM)
CGM Tips
Chapter Ten: Understanding the Effect of Diet
Deciding on the Best Diet Changes for Yourself
Protein helps with balance
Heart Healthy Fats
Fiber is your Friend
Our Food Environment
Chapter Eleven: Real World Carb Counting
Intro to Counting Carbs
Reading Nutrition Labels
Memorizing which foods aren’t carbs
Foods that don’t require any insulin
Chapter Twelve: Trade Offs for the Food We Love
Continue to Enjoy the Foods you Love
Replace some key foods
Finding the right meal size and frequency
Enjoying Bread and Baked Goods
Find a low carb drink you enjoy
Alternatives to Breakfast Cereal
Vegetables
Anything can become a Salad
Chapter Thirteen: Embracing Insulin
Insulin, the solution that works
Discovery of Insulin
Basal and Bolus Insulin
Special Considerations for LADA Diabetes
Chapter Fourteen: Managing and Preventing Low Blood Glucose
Preparedness
Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Fast Sugars for Low Blood Glucose
Chapter Fifteen: Insulin Pumps
From MDI to Insulin Pump
Why I Love My Insulin Pump
What an Insulin Pump Really Is
The Transition from Insulin Shots to Insulin Pump
How to Do Unreasonable Math
Wrangling Infusion Set Failure
All About Calibration
Limitations of Auto Mode
Take Precautions when Flying
Tech Failure
Chapter Sixteen: Optimizing your Blood Glucose with Insulin
The A1C Measurement
Focusing on a New Measurement: Time in Range
Bringing Your Glucose into Range
Challenges
Navigating High Blood Glucose
Watch Out for these Anti-Patterns
Chapter Seventeen: Exercise Makes a Real Impact
Finding an Exercise that Makes you Happy
Finding the best time to Exercise
Chapter Eighteen: Diabetes and Every Day Life
Small Changes are Noticed
Shop and Drop
Gardening and Cleaning
Eating Out, and Fun with Food and Drinks
Recognize your Eating Patterns
How to get a full nights sleep
Doing All of the Things
What kind of day is it?
Chapter Nineteen: Female Hormones and Diabetes
Menstrual Cycle Variation
Chapter Twenty: Whole Body Health
Dental Health
Dealing with Double: Depression and Diabetes
Yeast Infections
Other Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter Twenty-One: Other Things to Know
How to give yourself great advice
Preserving Beta Cell Function
What about Metformin?
Medications to Watch Out For
Being Ready for Emergencies
The future
The Community
Opportunity
Appendix
Recommended Books