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[Dougie1972]

Hello everyone, I am glad to have joined this forum.

My name is Dougie, I am 48 years old and have been Type 2 diabetic for 15 years. I have not controlled my diabetes very well, though am making an effort now. In the past I have found it hard, I am a carer for a wife who has a long-term neurological illness which will eventually kill her, which I have found has made eating properly hard. My dad, which is T2, was very similar, and in recent years has lost one of his legs below the knee. I also suffer from neuropathy and tingling pains. If I was a horse, I'd be put down!

I will be 50 a year in March, and I have a goal to lose six stones and be healthier by then.

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[goodybags]

Hi @Dougie1972
Welcome to this great forum
well done for setting that goal of loosing 6 stones, I’m sure it will benefit your health, especially having seen the effects on your Dad.

you will find help, tips and great support on here from the users
I certainly have even though I’ve only recently been active on here
like you I decided to get the diabetes under better control, which I’m starting to do.

 

[SB2015]

Welcome to the forum @Dougie1972 . Glad that you have found us.
Great that you have set yourself a target and there is plenty of support available on here.

Fire away with any questions that you have. Nothing is considered silly on here. just ask.

 

[Dougie1972]

Hi @Dougie1972
Welcome to this great forum
well done for setting that goal of loosing 6 stones, I’m sure it will benefit your health, especially having seen the effects on your Dad.

you will find help, tips and great support on here from the users
I certainly have even though I’ve only recently been active on here
like you I decided to get the diabetes under better control, which I’m starting to do.

Thanks so much for your reply. There is indeed a wealth of information here, I've spent some time scrolling through the posts, it's a great forum.

I'm wishing you all luck and success in getting your diabetes under control.

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[Dougie1972]

Welcome to the forum @Dougie1972 . Glad that you have found us.
Great that you have set yourself a target and there is plenty of support available on here.

Fire away with any questions that you have. Nothing is considered silly on here. just ask.

Thanks so much for your reply. I will certain be asking questions on this great forum.

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[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Dougie1972, sending you a warm welcome to the forum.

It sounds as though you have a lot to deal with so I'm glad you're here so we can offer you some support.

You've got some great goals there so please do have a look around for into to guide your journey and keep us up to date on how you're doing. 🙂

 

[Dougie1972]

Hi Cherelle, thanks for the nice welcome. Setting the goals is the easy bit, keeping to them is the hard bit. But I have to give it a try. Thanks for the nice words.

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[Dougie1972]

Hi Dougie,

I'd join this forum even if I wasn't diabetic! there's some good banter on here, lots of things going on, lots of stories and experiences are shared and some really helpful members.

I hope you can learn some things.

Welcome!

Thanks very much, still reading my way through the forums, lots of information out there.