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Hi all.

I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago, been feeling unwell for nearly 2 years, went last year to the doctors and had loads of blood tests, unfortunately they didn't test for diabetes.
Became very ill recently, went back and was immediately diagnosed.

Don't think its hit home yet. My glucose levels are up and down like a yo yo.:confused:

I haven't had much info from my health care team as yet, though seeing the nurse in a fortnight, so will have a good look here and might have some questions.

Davey
 
Hi Davey, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, it sounds as though they might have missed the reason for you feeling unwell all this time :( The good news is that, now you are diagnosed you can set about putting things right and once your blood sugar levels begin to fall to more normal levels you will start to feel much, much better. Do you have a meter so you can test your blood sugar? Have a read of the 'Useful links' sticky at the top of the Newbies section - a particularly good thing to get hold of is the Gretchen Becker book. This will help you understand what to expect and what you need to do to manage your diabetes well. People often find they are far healthier after being given the 'push' of diagnosis, so it's not all bad news.

If you have any questions, please ask - nothing is considered 'silly'! 🙂
 
Welcome Davey!

Have a browse of the sticky at the top of the newbies section. That covers a lot of really useful stuff.

My standard response is also to point people in the direction of a course run by the NHS called Diabetes X-Pert. It's a six week job for one afternoon per week and it gave me a really good starting point. Ask your GP or Nurse (DSN) about it the next time that you see them to see if one is available in your area (and if you're interested!).

Andy 🙂
 
Hi Davey and a warm welcome to the forum sorry to hear of your diagnosis and having to mee you this way, stick with us and ask anything anytime we are all here to help.I would reccommend purchasing a book titled The first year-type 2 diabetes by gretchen Becker it is a brillaint way to introduce you to the world of diabetes here is the link its for amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Type-Diabet...r_1_1?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285775315&sr=8-1
 
Thank you for the welcome's and the advice already.

Yes I have a blood test kit, despite the doctor saying I didn't need one. And have just ordered the book you all suggested.

Once again thank you.

Least I don't feel on my own with this now😉
 
Hello and wellcome to the site they are a great bunch here and full of support. take care
gail
 
Welcome to the forum. You will get lots of support and advice on here and dont be afraid to ask anything.🙂Bev
 
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