Hi troops :)

[Marie Parker]

I'm new to this forum! I am a type 2 diabetic, was diagnosed 4 yrs ago and also had gestational diabetes in both my pregnancies.

I really am in denial of being a diabetic and need support to accept that I am and I need to look after my wee self 🙂

I am currently on 2 metformin a day and atm I am suffering from depression, so have anti d's flung into the mix too 🙂)

 

[Northerner]

Hi Marie, and welcome!

Sounds to me like you're getting to grips with things by introducing yourself here! The great thing is that you are not alone in this, and there is a wealth of experiences here, good and bad, that can help you find your way out of those tough spots.

I think depression often goes hand-in-hand with diabetes. It's one of those conditions that maybe you can ignore for a while, but then it'll come back to bite you - you know this, and it doesn't really help to know. But it's remarkable how quickly you can turn things around by thinking of positive ways to move forward, with the support of friends who know where you're coming from.

I'm glad you've joined us, because today's the day you start to take control!🙂

 

[Hazel]

Hello Marie and welcome

Like you I am T2 and on a concoction of pills including Metformin and anti Ds

Been diagosed for around 8 years. I takes a wee bit time to just settle into a routine, so do not worry.

This website is brill!! You will gain a huge amount of support from the people here. I wish it had been around when I was first diagnosed. They pople are great and we have all been there, done it, and got the Tshirt.

cheers, Hazel