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Hello everyone, another newbie here

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Deemure

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Hello everyone,

I'm a newly diagnosed diabetic. I'm about a week in and still very much finding my way. It's all still a bit new and scary.

Started metformin a week ago and so far *touch wood* no nasty ill effects. I hope that continues!

Just wanted to say hi and I'm looking forward to learning how to manage my diabetes appropriately.
 
Hi Deemure
Welcome to the club no one chooses to join! there'll be really helpful Type 2's along in a while
 
Welcome Deemure.
There are loads of people on here that can help, so just ask any questions.
 
Welcome to the forum Deemure. Good to hear that metforming isn't causing you problems. It works for lots of people, but people with problems are more likely to post. What information are you looking for?
 
Hi Deemure. I'm also a week in with my diagnosis and know how you feel. So much to take in, plus dealing with everyday life. Everyone on here is great and iv had loads of advice already. Any questions, fire it on here and someone will answer quickly.
 
Hi and welcome, and I hope you have good luck with the metfartin; I didn't notice any nasty effects when I was on it, but that may have been because I have suffered stomach upsets on and off since my teenage years, so I may not have noticed any effects which did occur. :confused:

As you will have noticed, this is a very friendly forum and a great place for help and advice, or for funny/cute posts in the Entertainment section, or just to have a good rant if you need one! 🙂 (We all do sometimes, with all the dumb misinformation spread by Daily Mail types...)
 
Deemure said:
Hello everyone,

I'm a newly diagnosed diabetic. I'm about a week in and still very much finding my way. It's all still a bit new and scary.

Started metformin a week ago and so far *touch wood* no nasty ill effects. I hope that continues!

Just wanted to say hi and I'm looking forward to learning how to manage my diabetes appropriately.
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Hi Deemure, welcome to the forum 🙂 I hope you've had a chance to browse our Useful Links thread where you'll find links to lots of good resources, but if not I'd like to draw your attention in particular to Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter which are a very good, concise introduction to diabetes and its management, plus a book that comes highly recommended by many of our members, Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker. These will help you get to grips with things, and if you have any questions, there will always be someone here who can help out - so ask away! 🙂
 
Welcome Deemure, I've been type 2 for over 10 years now. I cried when I was first told but you will get to grips with it. Just ask away.
 
Copepod said:
Welcome to the forum Deemure. Good to hear that metforming isn't causing you problems. It works for lots of people, but people with problems are more likely to post. What information are you looking for?
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To be totally honest, I'm not sure. I feel a bit like I've been diagnosed, given tablets and sent on my way.

I think I experienced my first hypo today as I felt really weird, like I had a head full of cotton wool and felt a bit nauseous too. I felt better after I drank some apple juice.

I think getting to grips with an appropriate diet and timing of meals is my first priority. I'm just not sure where to start.
 
BobAird said:
Hi Deemure. I'm also a week in with my diagnosis and know how you feel. So much to take in, plus dealing with everyday life. Everyone on here is great and iv had loads of advice already. Any questions, fire it on here and someone will answer quickly.
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Thanks Bob. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
 
Northerner said:
Hi Deemure, welcome to the forum 🙂 I hope you've had a chance to browse our Useful Links thread where you'll find links to lots of good resources, but if not I'd like to draw your attention in particular to Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter which are a very good, concise introduction to diabetes and its management, plus a book that comes highly recommended by many of our members, Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker. These will help you get to grips with things, and if you have any questions, there will always be someone here who can help out - so ask away! 🙂
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Thank you very much for the advice. 🙂
 
Deemure said:
To be totally honest, I'm not sure. I feel a bit like I've been diagnosed, given tablets and sent on my way.

I think I experienced my first hypo today as I felt really weird, like I had a head full of cotton wool and felt a bit nauseous too. I felt better after I drank some apple juice.

I think getting to grips with an appropriate diet and timing of meals is my first priority. I'm just not sure where to start.
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Were you able to check your blood glucose level when you felt weird? It's possible that you actually experienced a "false hypo" - your body is getting used to lower levels, so that what is actually a nearer normal level felt hypo. Especially as you felt better drinking sugar in the form of apple juice.

The key thing about diet is that all carbohydrate, not just sugar, needs to be considered.
 
Hello Dee
I think we all had a good sob when diagnosed, better out than in I'd say. I've had my big girl pants on for about 2 years now with the diabetes and I've almost convinced myself I'm an adult now I've reached the grand old age of 42 😉 Welcome aboard, you'll get the hang of it, it just takes a bit of time.
 
Copepod said:
Were you able to check your blood glucose level when you felt weird? It's possible that you actually experienced a "false hypo" - your body is getting used to lower levels, so that what is actually a nearer normal level felt hypo. Especially as you felt better drinking sugar in the form of apple juice.

The key thing about diet is that all carbohydrate, not just sugar, needs to be considered.
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That would make sense. I don't have a meter at the moment, but I did have a similar episode at work where I was able to test and it was 5. After eating it went up to 10.

I suppose my body will be getting used to being more sensitive to insulin. Trial and error I guess.

Thank you for the suggestion.
 
Feeling wobbly at 5mmol/l is definitely a false hypo, as true hypo is below 4mmol/l. Ideally, get a meter so you can test whenever needed and so you can learn how different meals / foods affect you. Metformin doesn't cause hypos, but even people who don't have diabetes can go below 4mmol/l, usually after long periods of not eating and / or endurance activities, so it is possible you will go below 4mmol/l. If you drive, your blood glucose level should be over 5mmol/l when setting off and every 2 hours during long journeys.
 
Hi everybody. I am a Newbie on this forum, but I have had T2D for over 10 years. I am also on other forums so not new to this game. Hope to speak with you in the threads.
 
Hello Deemure and Confusingtheblues and welcome to the forum. 🙂
 
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