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Hello, i'm Sarah and have just been diagnosed with type 2.. and am finding it all very upsetting as many will probably understand..
I have been onto diabetes uk site and I found it very good and explained it very well..
just thought I would introduce myself, as I said im Sarah, im 38, mother of 2, work in a bookmakers P/T and also a P/T chef..
 
Welcome Sarah. I agree, it is an upsetting time when you first find out. All seems very overwhelming. Here you will find a great deal of support and help. I have been diagnosed around a year and a quarter and still lots to learn. This place is a huge help. 🙂
 
welcome to the forum sarah, there is so much to learn and understand to start with - im 2 months since diagnosed and i still havnt gotten to the bottom of all the information i have lol.
Northener will be along soon and post some really useful items for you - so all i say is everyone here is out to help.
 
RaggleTaggle said:
Hello, i'm Sarah and have just been diagnosed with type 2.. and am finding it all very upsetting as many will probably understand..
I have been onto diabetes uk site and I found it very good and explained it very well..
just thought I would introduce myself, as I said im Sarah, im 38, mother of 2, work in a bookmakers P/T and also a P/T chef..
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Hi Sarah, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but it is good that you have joined our community - there are lots of people here who understand just how you feel, and lots of knowledge and experience too, so don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have 🙂

To help you understand what it is all about, I would suggest reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. An excellent book, Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, is also highly recommended, offering a very positive view and practical information.

Let us know if we can help in any way! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum, RaggleTaggle.

Ask away about any specifics with juggling food / diet, exercise / activity, medications if prescribed, dealing with 2 part time jobs etc. If you live in England and are on medications for diabetes, then you get free prescriptions. Getting blood glucose test strips prescribed can be an issue, but thye can be extremely useful, especially initially to discover how foods and activities affect you. One you know what to avoid / what to favour, you won't need so many.
 
Welcome to the forum RaggleTaggle / Sarah 🙂
 
Welcome aboard, it is a very upsetting time, but it gets better 🙂
 
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