High Thyroid antibodies - high also for Diabetes Type 1?

[rosiebones]

I'm one of those who had to get my own test done before the NHS would then do their own - it was very high.

It looks as if I may have diabetes 1/2 , I understand there is a blood test for those antibodies (type 1) is there a firm that is particularly reliable for this test?

Has anybody else been in this situation?

Advice would be gratefully received.

[PurpleNails Administrator]

What indicates to you diabetes? High HBA1c? What are levels?

If you are over 30 years, generally doctors assume you have type 2 & will treat as required.

Medichecks offer a test to distinguish between type 1 & 2.

These links may be of interest

labtestsonline.org.uk/tests...

diabetes.org.uk/about-us/ne...

medichecks.com/products/isl...

[rosiebones]

Dear PurpleNails,

Thank you very much for all the links and information. It means I am armed for my next consultation.

I love HealthUnlocked the mix of those who have conditions and those who are experienced and trained to handle conditions has given me understanding and tools to cope and manage.

I will report back when I have some results and my bacon has been saved yet again. Rosiebones