Dorset Dumpling
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Diagnosed 10 days ago (age 60 & both my parents were t2 & younger bro aged 54 diagnosed last year) so not really a shock. Hoping to control with diet & exercise at least to begin with!
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Northerner
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Hi DD, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sounds like quite a strong genetic link there, how did you come to be diagnosed? I would recommend having a browse of our 'Useful Links' thread for some good ideas for further reading. Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, in particular, comes highly recommended by many of our members 🙂
If you have any questions, please ask, and someone is bound to be able to help out - no questions is considered 'silly', so if it is bothering you then just ask away 🙂
If you have any questions, please ask, and someone is bound to be able to help out - no questions is considered 'silly', so if it is bothering you then just ask away 🙂
Dorset Dumpling
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Thanks for welcome! Useful links,! Diagnosed from fasting blood test following high liver function tests last year - worried that history will repeat - diagnosed with gallstones last summer _ my mum went into hospital for removal of gall bladder but they then realised she had pancreatic cancer & died at age 66 - word ,"pancreas" is jumping out at me from all literature I am reading about diabetes! Seeing diabetic nurse for 2nd appt tomorrow so will talk to her about my fears!
Northerner
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I hope everything goes well, please let us know how you get on.
Redkite
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Hi and welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll find lots of good advice. I know more about the type 1 side of things, but my Mum was also diagnosed with type 2 at the age of 60 and controls it with diet and exercise, so I do have some insights. Great name btw!!
Dorset Dumpling
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Thanks Red kite - looking forward to lots of support from this site! Nurse could only advise talking to my gp about my fears 're my Mums history.
Redkite
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Although you said your type 2 diagnosis wasn't really a shock to you, it still must have shaken you up, and understandably you have worries linked to your Mum's experiences. If I were you I would explain to your GP about your family history, and ask if you could be screened for pancreatic cancer to put your mind at rest - the doc would likely refer you for a blood test and ultrasound scan. Hope all is well 🙂
Dorset Dumpling
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Did have an ultrasound last Sep when diagnosed with gallstones - the radiographer was brilliant when I told her about my Mum and checked pancreas, spleen, liver & kidneys but yes I will ask for a blood test for pancreatic advanced - it makes sense!
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