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Tribalfaery

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Hi all.
Just been told today i am diabetic. Only found out cos i had an operation. Going to see nurse next week to talk about diet. Not on any meds etc.
My dad was diabetic and ended up on dialasis. He did not have a good time bless him.
It has thrown me alot and quite scared. My hubby says its ok dont worry. I know but its still scary.
Feel so alone with it.
 
[Hi and welcome to the club. I was just like you when diagnosed 4 years ago (and others on here will tell you mostly the same tale) but it is natural to feel scared of the unknown - and that's what it is to you at the moment.

Firstly - you are NOT alone. There are loads of people on here who are willing to help you - generally advise (can't give any actual medical advice though) and just let you rant, chat or whatever you need. People on here know how you feel - the professionals can only tell you how you ought to feel (and do !).

Don't dwell on what happened to your Dad - times and medication have moved on since he was diagnosed and complications can be avoided altogether or kept to a minimum now.

Your Care Team will help you to the best of their ability - there's a lot to take in but you WILL get there. Sounds like you've got a supportive hubby - lean on him and us when you need to. 🙂
 
Hey there you are not alone there are plenty of us in here too, things have changed over the years so as vince13 says do not worry about that side of things occuring for you.... welcome to the forum and i hope you find it as supportive and helpful as i have since joining
 
Hi Tribalfaery. Welcome 🙂

As Vince says, your dad's experience doesn't have to be yours.

As long as you don't rebel against it you should find it improves your health in the long run, rather than worsens it.

You can ask any questions you want on here. The more you know, the better you can find your way through the jungle of myths and untruths.🙂

Rob
 
Welcome to the forum Tribalfaery 🙂

It needn't be scary and there is lots of help out there and other people to share your experiences with.

The book that is recommended in the newbies thread by Gretchen Becker is very helpful too.
 
welcome

Welcome Tribalfaery - love the name btw. I am recently diagnosed too but looking on the positive side that this is an opportunity to get fitter and healthier than I have been for years by watching my diet and doing more exercise. Maybe I am just a hopeless optimist :D
Have a good browse round the forums and try these links that were given to me by Northerner. This is copied direct from his post< I hope he doesn't mind

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/upload/Ab...0checklist.pdf

This should give you a good idea of what they should be providing and the GP can tell you how and when

There is a possibility that they will be reluctant to prescribe test strips for you , but if you read Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter before you go, this should give you a good understanding of the benefits of testing so you can argue your case. It's important to be assertive, ask for things to be explained or repeated if you didn't quite 'get it' the first time, and show you are highly-motivated to learn how to manage your diabetes well. I would also ask if there is a diabetes education course you can attend - examples are XPert and DESMOND, but there might be something different in your area.

You are not alone, lots of us in similar position so ask any questions and express your concerns and I'm sure the good people on here will respond.
 
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Lots & lots to take in after a diagnosis. You have very similar story to me. I was "picked up" with type 2 on pre-op blood tests.

My dad also has type 2 & started his dialysis about 5 weeks age. Sound familiar?

Anyway I looked on the bright side: 1: it was picked up so it can be treated & controlled. (Hopefully)

2: I'm much more informed than my dad was.

3: printed off the 15 point check list to make sure all relevant rests have been done & researched what the tests were & what the results meant.

4: Once I'd recovered from my op I hit the gym; took stock of my diet and within about 6 months my average sugar (HBA1c had reduced from 8.9% on dianosis to 5.8% & meds halved).

5: Found & joined this forum.

since then my older brother has also been diagnosed with type 2. As a family we are pretty active and not overweight (well my big brother is a bit, he is working on it).

I read a book (ordered from Amazon) called Type 2 diabetes the first year by Gretchen Baker this was really easy to read and explained lots about the different tests etc.

I found writing down any concerns & questions meant I didn't forget to ask next time I had to go to GP or practise nurse who runs the diabetic clininc's.

I bought my own strips; but got a free meter from "Abbots web-site" sorry I'm no good at putting links in. If you do need to buy your strips you are entitled to ask for VAT exemption so you don't need to pay the VAT at least.

Take care
Lynne
 
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