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hi just wanted to say hello! so hello!! i was diagnosed T2 3 days ago and im over whelmed and terrified!
 
hi and welcome :D
 
Hello & welcome to the forum chappers, I was diagnosed type 2 on 8th june, any questions feel free to ask as im still asking lol this is a good site for info and the peeps are great too :D
 
Hello Chappers,

Welcome to the forum.

I doubt that there are many people who don't get thrown when diagnosed. However, the trick is to learn about the condition, understand what you can do to deal with it and then put it into practice!

There are loads of resources out there to help you (my particular favourite is the NHS run Diabetes X-Pert course which runs for one afternoon a week for six weeks --> check with your GP and see whether you can get on it, I'm sure that it'll help answer many of your questions).

Best wishes,

Andy 🙂
 
hi and welcome to the forum

any questions or anything thats is happening and not too sure of please dont be afraid to ask🙂
 
hi welcome to the forum, it's a really cool place, and there's always someone who can answer a question for you...
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hi welcome to the forum ...i spent days crying when i was first dx ...it all seems so confusing ...remember dont try and change everything at once ...one step at a time and well done for finding here ...we will support you all the way ...no questions are regarded silly here and ranting is also very welcome !! what meds have they put you on ..or are you diet and excercise?
 
Hi Chappers, welcome to the forum 🙂 There is a lot to take in, but don't feel you need to know everything from Day 1 - start with the basics and you can fine tune things over time. Some people find that, whilst not the greatest news, the modifications they are encouraged to make to their diet and lifestyle leaves them feeling fitter and healthier than they might otherwise have been. In the words of an unknown sage -'Well controlled diabetes is the major cause of absolutely nothing'! 😉

Some very useful resources are available to help you understand your diabetes so you can learn to manage it and live life without it trying to dominate you.

Try reading Maggie Davey's letter to newly diagnosed Type 2s:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=5836

and also Jennifer's good advice:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=5835

Plus, a book I always recommend, as do many others here: Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker (amazon link)
 
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Welcome to the forum x
 
Hi Chappers, Welcome to the forum. I find the advice/help/support invaluable here xx
 
thankyou

thanks guys for the warm welcome, hopefully ill get my head round all this soon?
 
hi and welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Hi Chappers,

Welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Chappers, I've moved your question about help groups in the NE, to the General Message board. Hopefully, you'll get more replies there.

Andy 🙂
 
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