Hi. Iv recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, that recent I haven't seen nurse yet, 26th march. I therefore have no idea about anything!! Apart from the shock of it I know nothing! Don't overdo the cadburys is about all I know!! Also for the past 3/4 days I have been a crab it bitch! Want to strangle someone one min and crying the next!! Am I losing the plot!!!!! Any advice greatly appreciated!
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Jennifer
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Hi Jennifer, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but the good news is that now that you have been diagnosed you can hopefully look forward to feeling better and healthier than you may have done for some time. Diabetes is a serious condition, and there is a lot to learn, but with some research and help from the people here you should quickly be able to pick up the basics.
I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter to begin with, and get yourself a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly recommended by many of our members. 🙂
Your emotions and moods will be affected by what are most likely high and fluctuating blood sugar levels - things should calm down once you have started to get to grips with things and get better control. The main thing to bear in mind is that diabetes is about carbohydrates - not just sugar. So, bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, baked goods all need to be eaten in moderation. Ideally, you should choose foods that will release their energy slowly and steadily. A method of choosing foods like this is known as the GI/GL diet (gylcaemic index/glycaemic load) - a good introduction is The GL Diet for Dummies.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - nothing is considered 'silly' and there is bound to be someone here who can answer you or share their own experiences 🙂
I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter to begin with, and get yourself a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly recommended by many of our members. 🙂
Your emotions and moods will be affected by what are most likely high and fluctuating blood sugar levels - things should calm down once you have started to get to grips with things and get better control. The main thing to bear in mind is that diabetes is about carbohydrates - not just sugar. So, bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, baked goods all need to be eaten in moderation. Ideally, you should choose foods that will release their energy slowly and steadily. A method of choosing foods like this is known as the GI/GL diet (gylcaemic index/glycaemic load) - a good introduction is The GL Diet for Dummies.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - nothing is considered 'silly' and there is bound to be someone here who can answer you or share their own experiences 🙂
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Things do improve and if we are sensible we are even allowed treats. One thing I have learned is to be patient with myself and more sympathetic to the way others feel.
Remember no question is silly on the basis that if you ned to know you need to know. Ask away and as often as you like. Have an explore of the forums and see what others have to say too.
Things do improve and if we are sensible we are even allowed treats. One thing I have learned is to be patient with myself and more sympathetic to the way others feel.
Remember no question is silly on the basis that if you ned to know you need to know. Ask away and as often as you like. Have an explore of the forums and see what others have to say too.
Hi Jennifer, and welcome. I've learned more from this site that I was ever told by the healthcare bods I've dealt with. Whatever questions you have, someone here will be able to help with. Good luck with your appointment, and I hope your team are better than the ones we all moan about!
Cat1964
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Hi Jennifer I joined this site in January and have received more information, help and advice here than I have from my GP. It came as a shock to me too, big time. So, don't panic there's always someone here ready to give the best advice they can. Can't speak more highly of such a helpful and friendly bunch of people that are on this forum. Where are you from Jennifer? I noticed you used the word crabbit......best word ever to describe how you feel 
I hope you feel much better soon. 🙂
I hope you feel much better soon. 🙂- Status