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Hi John, Welcome. Yes it does get easier. It's a bit of a shock when you first find out and you also have to learn what works for you, You see Diabetes is very individual, some people can eat somethings while others have to avoid them like the plague , your meter will become your most trusted friend.
If you're up for a little light 😉 reading , I'm sure you will find these helpful

Jennifer's Advise
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php.

Maggie Daveys letter
https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/maggie-daveys-letter-to-newly-diagnosed-type-2s.61307/

Test review adjust
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.co.uk/2006/10/test-review-adjust.html

Type 2diabetes the first year.
I don't know if you can get this book cheaper anywhere else, but it is definitely worth buying so you can refer back to it whenever needed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product...p=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1841198048.

Sorry for giving you so much homework .
How are you getting on with Metformin.
 
Welcome to the Forum John. I have no experience of what you are suffering so cannot comment too much on that. You will get lots of help and advice on here. People are very knowledgeable and friendly as you have, no doubt, already discovered.

I am at present at "high risk" only so have changed my diet too and hoping for the best!
 
This is quite embarrassing and i dont know what to do. I have started to wet the bed, nearly every night. I have accidents through the day as well. My wife has suggested i wear pads. I am to ashamed to tell the doc. I have read this is a result of nerve damaged caused by diabetes. We have set the alarm clock to wake me in the night in an attempt to stop the bed wetting, but not working. Has any one had the same problems. This is really peeing me off. Advise needed if any one can help. During the day it just happens without warning.
 
Welcome John, I became a "risk assessor" for Duk to help people to find out sooner if they were heading for diabetes. The sooner you find out the better the chance of being able to help yourself. Keep off high carbs & keep active will help. Good luck & keep asking 🙂
 
Speak to your GP about it as it appears it's not uncommon. You may find that just controlling your blood sugar rectifies the problem. Are you drinking excessively? I used to drink so much I always needed a wee but now my levels are lower this is no longer such an issue though now I have to remind myself to drink enough!
 
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