Hello, newbie here!

[Zuckerkranke]

Hi folks. I've just decided to join as I welcome help and support after being diagnosed with diabetes type 2 on September 30, 2010.

I look forward to reading as many posts as possible.

If you're wondering about the username - "Zuckerkranke". It's German for diabetes and literally translates as "sugar sick."

Cheers

Colin

 

[Steff]

Hi there Colin and a warm welcome to the forum, well you already answered the first Q i was going to ask lol, ty for the enlightenment on your username...
Are you on any medication or just diet and exercise ?

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Hi Steffie. My diabetes is controlled by gliclazide and metformin tablets and also diet.

 

[Steff]

Hi Steffie. My diabetes is controlled by gliclazide and metformin tablets and also diet.

Ok, how are things going , do you have a good care team?

 

[Zuckerkranke]

I have a good care team and I see them once every eight weeks or so. I had a bit of an additional problem with a foot ulcer a couple of months ago. That meant a course of antibiotics and dressings twice a week for almost six weeks. In addition, I was told to rest as much as I could. That led to a bout of depression, but the care team - especially my podiatrist helped encourage me. So, I'm over that now.

I like to think my blood sugars are well-controlled. I don't believe in over-stepping boundaries. I normally test my blood sugar immediately after I get up in the morning. If I hit the required level of between 4 and 7, that puts me in a great mood for the rest of the day.

I suffered hypo symptoms the day before I was diagnosed but none since but I'm always wary of them.

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Welcome to the forum 🙂

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Welcome to the forum 🙂

Thanks for the welcome Sheilagh.

 

[am64]

Hi colin and welcome from me too have a good look about and remember no question is regarded as silly here x🙂

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Hi colin and welcome from me too have a good look about and remember no question is regarded as silly here x🙂

Many thanks. I feel encouraged already.

 

[teapot8910]

Welcome to the forum colin 🙂

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Thanks, teapot.

 

[alisonz]

Hi Colin and welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will find all the support and encouragement you need here 🙂

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Hi Colin and welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will find all the support and encouragement you need here 🙂

Many thanks Alisonz.

 

[Alan S]

Hi folks. I've just decided to join as I welcome help and support after being diagnosed with diabetes type 2 on September 30, 2010.

I look forward to reading as many posts as possible.

If you're wondering about the username - "Zuckerkranke". It's German for diabetes and literally translates as "sugar sick."

Cheers

Colin

G'day Colin

I just replied to you in the breakfast topic. I apologise for being a little terse there; I did not realise you were only recently diagnosed.

Please read this, I wrote it to help people in your situation (click on it): Getting Started

 

[chrismbee]

Hi Colin and welcome 🙂
Like the username - already knew what it meant, so I will adopt a moment of superiority over those that didn't. You gotta grab these chances when they present themselves!
Plenty of info on this site and experiences from those in a similar position to you.

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Hi Colin and welcome 🙂
Like the username - already knew what it meant, so I will adopt a moment of superiority over those that didn't. You gotta grab these chances when they present themselves!
Plenty of info on this site and experiences from those in a similar position to you.

Many thanks.