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Welcome to the forum, it sometimes is a shock but for some people it is a relief as it explains symptoms they have been having and by taking some action to make some lifestyle changes it is a very manageable condition.
Were you told what your HbA1C was that has given you the diagnosis as that will indicate how much work you need to do from some modest changes to maybe something a bit more substantial.
If it is not too high then some dietary changes should be sufficient but if pretty high then some need and will be prescribed medication but it can be better to try those changes before having medication.
Have a look at this link as it has good explanation and some menu plans for various tastes and budgets, it is a low carb approach designed by a GP surgery to help their patients reduce blood glucose and lose weight if they need to. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
Low carb is suggested as being no more than 130g carbohydrates not just sugar per day, it is NOT no carbs.
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Welcome to the forum @Nathop
Sorry to hear how you have been feeling about your diagnosis
It’s not at all uncommon to experience some fairly profound emotional reactions to a diagnosis with a long term condition, so 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, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a sort of 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.
Hang in there. Things will get better. And feel free to keep letting off steam here too. You are among people who instinctively ‘get it’.
Sorry to hear how you have been feeling about your diagnosis
It’s not at all uncommon to experience some fairly profound emotional reactions to a diagnosis with a long term condition, so 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, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a sort of 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.
Hang in there. Things will get better. And feel free to keep letting off steam here too. You are among people who instinctively ‘get it’.
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