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hi everyone.... I'm new to this site and new to diabetes. I was diagnosed last week T2........ so not really got to grips with it yet. but just wanted to introduce myself. I am female and live in Yorkshire..... I've retired from work but not from life 😉 looking forward to 'meeting' you all and learning all about this big D
 
Hi there macast welcome to the forum, it all seems very daunting at first getting to grips with changes etc, but please ask anything they will always be someone on here to help you out....Are you on any medication yet or are you diet and exercise? x
 
Hello and welcome.

Lots of experienced and wise T2s around to offer support/advice/an ear for your rants and moans.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have (nothing will be considered silly or obvious!).

It might help folks to know a bit about how you are being treated at the moment. Have you been put on any medications?

Mike
 
Hi macast, welcome to the forum 🙂 It's still very early days so don't worry - you will pick it up in time. I'd suggest that you get hold of a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly recommended reading to get you off to a great start with your understanding of diabetes and what it all means. There's also a number of useful links in this section:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=10406

Take your time and browse around. If you have any questions or concerns then please voice them - nothing is considered 'silly'! 🙂

p.s. I'm from Yorkshire too - Brighouse!
 
wow!! that was fast!! some of you are quick off the mark in replying :D at least I know if I have a question I won't have to wait long for a reply lol. thanks so much for the lovely welcomes

someone has already recommended Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker to me so I've ordered it today 🙂 glad it is a good book then

I'm not on any medication as the 'powers that be' have decided to try and control my T2 with diet and exercise.... so I have to get to grips with the foods that are 'good' and the ones that are 'bad' lol

I have had M.E. for 15 years or more and kind of ignored the diabetic symptoms as the fatigue, thirst, and peeing are all same as M.E. symptoms so I've had them for years. but I was suffering with bad breath for months.... but I have pretty good oral health but just thought it was my change in diet as I was veggie and started eating meat again. I injured my foot in early 2010 and it just never got better.... and then the tingling started in my toes, fingers and tongue so I thought I had better talk to someone.... but as it was near Christmas there were no appointments so I waited for nearly a week. I had the urine test the day of the appointment and was told to starve and come back next day. I then had the finger prick test and another blood test (forgive me as I don't know the proper names of the tests). I then went away on holiday 🙄 when I got back 12 days later I rang the surgery for my results and had a worried nurse tell me that the GP had been trying to get hold of me to come in straight away. so there you have it!! they diagnosed me T2 :(
 
That's the trouble with diabetes, especially if you have another condition where symptoms can be confused. Can you remember what your tests were at diagnosis? Have you been given a blood glucose meter for doing your own tests? Highly advisable to get one if you haven't already.

As you levels improve, don't be alarmed if you get some of the symptoms associated with low blood sugars - you may feel shaky or sweaty as your body adapts to lower levels than you have been used to. There's also the possibility that the tingling you have been feeling might get worse at times - again, this is normal as your nerve endings get used to the lower levels.
 
Hi macast. Welcome 🙂

Rob
 
Hi macast

Welcome to the forum 🙂 glad you found us so quickly x
 
Hi Macast and welcome, you've come to exactly the right place, I would have been lost without these folks when I was first diagnosed last September.

I agree wholeheartedly with Northerner about the glucose meter and testing, it gave me great insight into what made my blood sugars go high and my GP and practice nurse never made any mention of testing - so my advice would be to go get a meter as soon as poss.
 
Hello and welcome! 🙂
I also recommend Gretchen Becker's "The First Year - Type 2 Diabetes", it's hugely informative plus an easy read.
 
macast said:
hi everyone.... I'm new to this site and new to diabetes. I was diagnosed last week T2........ so not really got to grips with it yet. but just wanted to introduce myself. I am female and live in Yorkshire..... I've retired from work but not from life 😉 looking forward to 'meeting' you all and learning all about this big D
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Welcome macast, it must be a bit daunting for you because you are newly diagnoised, but I'm sure you will get lots of help and advice. best wishes Sheena
 
Hi Macast and welcome. As everyone has said this forum is great and everyone so friendly. Do try and get Gretchen Beckers book it was the best thing I ever bought.
 
Hi Macast
Welcome to the forum, and test, test, test,
Best wishes Glenn
 
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