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I'm Sappa and quite new to diabetes. I didnt know until I took very poorly. Although my GP had known over nearly a year earlier but failed to tell me or do anything about it. They also knew I was extremely anemic which all lead to my week long hospital stay and me being put on insulin. I've been...

I’m new. Aged 56. Diagnosed with Type 2 this morning. Got some pills and a pin prick device. Now working through the list of lifestyle changes. Grateful for this forum. Cheers - FT

Hello. Diagnosed a week ago and starting the medication imminently. All happened very fast and a bewildering array of things to look out for and manage. Does not help I am needle phobic!

Hey everyone! I’m Verity, newly diagnosed with pre-diabetes and just waiting to start on the Healthier You programme in Cheltenham. It looks like for me pre-diabetes has been triggered by chronic stress so I’ve a lot to work through... Honestly, I’m a bit daunted by it all - it’s a massive...

Hi all newbie here, Multiple family members seem to be at the prediabetes stage now. I was wondering what are the steps I can take to try and prevent me following suit? Are the basics such as maintaining a healthy weight and exercising enough? I've noticed I get extremely thirsty sometimes...

I was diagnosed at the end of August with diabetes type 2 which was a surprise but also due to carrying the extra weight for so long was also not a surprise! I went to the doctor's to finally speak to them about possibly suffering from sleep apnoea as I was finding myself more and more tired...

Hi, this is my first post so I would like to introduce myself and tell you a little about my journey. I am 4 years post liver & kidney transplant and I have this week been told I now have diabetes. I know that the medications I take make me prone to getting diabetes as does my kidney disease. I...

Hi all, Apologies for the long post (and lateness of the day). Don't usually write on these sort of sections of forums because I'm really shy (so if I don't reply, it's not because I don't appreciate any replies or answers I get) but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with stuff and my brain has...

Hi I’m new to this forum. A little about myself, I have been type 1 diabetic for nearly 9 years now. This year I have decided to take part in the One Million Step Challange. One month in and I have successfully competed 435,726 steps. You can follow and donate via the link below...

Hi all, just making a introduction post. I was diagnosed the week before my 20th birthday in 2019 with type 2 (I suspect due to Binge Eating Disorder wreaking havoc on my system since my early teens) and PCOS & genetics predisposing me! I've recently started Ozempic/semaglutide, and have...

Hi from a newbie to the club! Suggestions as to what this one might be for, please. A little background - I had a repeat Hba1c test last week, after a routine blood test in November came back indicating that I was in the range for T2 diabetes (51). I received a phone call from a GP on...

Hello , I have been a type2 diabetic since 2007. I've had a long relationship with diabetes and this has been exacerbated by other serious medical conditions along the way. I've been through a variety of stages with the condition, from trying to control my glucose and lose weight and control it...

Hi all, about 3 weeks ago I was put on blood pressure tablets as it was slightly high, in the meantime I had a blood test and after receiving the results the doctor rung me and took me off the blood pressure tablets and told me I had diabetes which was a shock. He told me I have a month to lose...

Hi, I’ve been pre-diabetic for a few years now, managed to lose a little weight but it’s been difficult due to disability and mobility. Because of this I have been keeping an eye on my blood sugar every few months. This week I done a fasting blood glucose test and the reading was 7.2, I thought...

My dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes little over 6 weeks ago. He lives alone and is in his mid 50's. He already struggles with heart problems & sleep apnea so everything is taking a real toll on him lately. He isn't working due to stress & he's in the process of selling his other house to...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed type 2 mid-January and I’ve been struggling ever since. I’m a 53 year old man, I’m not overweight, I’m active, fit and have been a regular long distance runner for over 10 years. I do however enjoy my food and I like to have a couple of beers 3 - 4 times a week...

Hi I've been pre diabetic for some years but have flipped over with achieving arterial hypertension and lung problems. So lots of fatigue and breathlessness and unable to exercise. But drugs are starting to work so now to address the weight.. and get below the diabetic notch..

Hey people! :) My name is Cristiana and I'm 27 - I've been riding the rollercoaster of the 'betes now for 16 years. My fiancé told me to explore the world of forums because it's something i've never really participated in. Up until about two years ago I was very reserved about my diabetes and...

Morning all Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with type two with a count of 51 which wasn’t two bad as it was caught early I had all the checks done,feet blood pressure,weight and now on Tuesday I have to have my eyes checked at the hospital.ive never been prodded about so much So given the choice...

Just on my way out and the postman has delivered my first ever BG monitor. It’s such a tiny box for what seems like such a momentous... erm... moment I guess. I’ll open it later.