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Hello and welcome to forum
 
Welcome to the forum.🙂
 
Hi Caron, Welcome. It's a shock when you're first diagnosed . The truth is, is this is a condition that can be managed well so long as you receive the right info, support and if necessary medication.
Feel free to ask questions.
How did you come to be diagnosed.
 
Was not feeling to good went to docs losing weight feeling tired thought I was just stressed then got told I was diabetic was complete shock find it hard o take in all that is happening just now
 
Do you have any tests/appointments coming up? If so, do take a notepad and pen and write down everything. If you have any questions before the appointments, write the down and review them in the meeting. Ask for any test results and ask to have them explained ( and write them down). It will probably all seem like gobbledegook to start with, but you can refer back.

Also, do ask here, lots of lovely friendly people 🙂
 
Hello,
I am not a diabetic yet, but was called by my doctor after a routine test and told I was very close to be a type 2, was sent to the diabetic nurse and had a dramatic life change. Bike 9k everyday with a strict no sugar and no carbs diet. Lost 3 kilos in 2 weeks and feel better for it. The majority of my family are diabetics, including my brother now. I am still scared and is that fear that push me to the gym everyday at 6:30am regardless. So don't loose hope because this is manageable and everyday I learn more. Keep up the fight.
 
Good for you Luis. Keep going & doing what you are doing. T1 is a little different to T2 but exercise & lower carbs are very good & welcome
 
Hello Caron from a fellow T2
 
Caron said:
Hi just been diagnosed with diabetes
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Welcome to this site..I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and I'm still trying to get my head around it...I got a lot of help on here there all lovely and help full I have learnt a lot from these lovely people..good luck
 
Hi , warm welcome to the forum, I echo Lesleys words , also diagnosed almost a month ago and have had learned quite a lot from the group members and all the topics in the forums , I wish you well with your numbers
 
Hi Caron, welcome to the group, we (collectively) have a lot of experience & can help you on your journey
 
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