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Just been diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed

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Hi Grannylorraine and welcome from another type 2 🙂
Glad you're feeling a bit better now you've chatted on here and also with your family.
 
Grannylorraine said:
Hi I have ordered the Codefree one from Amazon along with extra testing strips. I am not feeling so bad today as I have spoken to my parents and kids (kids are all adults), mum then went on to tell me that she is borderline for type 2 and last year the doc told her if her readings had not improved by the next blood test she would be put on medication, she also told me that her mum had type 2 diabetes diagnosed when she was in her 70s and she lived to nearly 90. Mum-in-law has type 2 diabetes and is a breast cancer survivor again all happened in her late 70s, so I know I can do this.

Thank you for your support.
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Blimey Lorraine such a lot going on...sounds like you have your hands full...sorry to hear about your mum...however perhaps you and she can make a joint approach to managing your conditions and share any useful tips/advice you receive...good to hear you have discussed everything with your family...and are feeling less stressed...yes...you can do it.🙂
 
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