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Hello Folks, My husband has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It is late onset (he was diagnosed at 52) and in his case it is hereditary. I'm here to try to make sense of it all as we are struggling to get readings down but considering he started at 129 I guess 61 isn't bad. GP seems to treat everyone the same and I get the impression that everyone's experience of diabetes is actually different.
Looking forward to reading others ideas and comments.
 
Hi Sue, welcome to the forum. You will find loads of information and support here, so do have a goos look around and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Sounds like your husband has already got off to a fantastic start in reducing his blood sugar so well done! What changes has he made so far?
 
Hello @Sparky Sue , and welcome to you and your husband form me as well.
Quite a lot of us. including me, were diagnosed later in life, and although it can be challenging there are some good solutions to learning to live with Type 2 Diabetes.
In the way that causes are complex and varied though, so are solutions, there is no 'one size fits all' and everyone has to work out what is right for them.
It sounds as if your husband is making very good progress.
The long term sustainable solution is usually a mix of eating adjustments, increased exercise and medication.
There are some links and information on useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes (scroll down to Type 2)
Please let us know how it is going and there is much knowledge and help available on the forum - just ask about whetever you need more information on,and let us know hoe it is going.
 
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