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[Judyluck]

Hello everyone,

I’m new here, just got diagnosed with type 2 am absolutely petrified

 

[Leadinglights]

Hello everyone,

I’m new here, just got diagnosed with type 2 am absolutely petrified

Welcome to the forum
It is not a diagnosis that people want to get but it is sometimes a relief as it explains symptoms and gives an opportunity to make some improvements to your life style and by taking the right actions is a very manageable condition.
Were you told what your HbA1C is as that will determine how much work you need to do but hopefully it is not too high and some dietary changes will be all that is needed.
Many find a low carbohydrate approach is successful at reducing blood glucose and losing weight if needed. This link will point you in the right direction and give you some ideas for modifying your diet, you will see there is plenty you can eat and still have filling tasty meals.
It is based on the suggested no more than 130g carbohydrates not just sugar per day. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com.
Take time to read and make a plan, there is no need to panic.
Depending on how high your HbA1C is you may be prescribed medication but if it is not too high then hopefully you will be given the opportunity to make lifestyle changes for 3 months first.
People are here to help and answer any questions.

 

[Alan44]

Hi and welcome to the forum @Judyluck
@Leadinglights has pretty much said it all until we know a little more about your situation and your HbA1C score

Alan 😉

 

[silver minion]

Hi @Judyluck and welcome to the forum. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be very overwhelming so your reaction is perfectly understandable. Have at a look at the post "Tips for newly diagnosed Type 2 " by @Katetype2 which is pinned at the top of the Newbies forum. It will give you a bit more perspective and hopefully allay some of your initial fears.
Once you have details of your HbA1c results you will have a starting point to begin managing your diabetes. There is lots of information and support from the friendly folks on this forum, so ask any questions, no matter if they may seem silly or trivial to you.
We have all been newbies at some point.

 

[HayleyR]

Glad you decided to join 🙂 , hopefully you'll feel less petrified with all the support that's available here.

 

[JimmyBlue]

HI @Judyluck welcome to the forum. I think most people are petrified when they get their diagnosis but I found coming on here, quickly taught me that things are nowhere as bad as I thought they were.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Judyluck

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. As others have said, it’s not at all unusual to feel overwhelming emotions when you have received a diagnosis with a long-term condition like diabetes. Some liken it to a form of grieving.

Be kind to yourself, and give yourself time to adjust. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.

Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome. +1 for all the info above, give yourself some time, ask any questions on here, there are peeps on here who are living with every type of diabetes and who have decades of experience.
A bit more info about your situation, if you can share it, helps others to give more appropriate advice.
Cheers