sharlene37
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new to all this, recently been diagnosed and struggling quite a bit with it all 
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newly diagnosed type 2
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Hi Sharlene, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear that you are finding things difficult - hopefully we will be able to help to reassure you and clear up any concerns or confusion 🙂
There is a lot to learn, but try not to become overwhelmed by everything. The good news is that diabetes is a condition that can be managed well, and many people find that their diagnosis spurs them to make adjustments to their diet and activity levels that result in them feeling much happier and healthier than they have felt for some time!
I would suggest that you read Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter to begin with, and get a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly recommended by many of our Type 2 members, and which should help relieve some of the anxieties you are now feeling.
Are you on any medication for your diabetes, and has your doctor prescribed blood glucose test strips and a meter so that you can monitor your reactions to different foods? This is the best way to learn how to make adaptations to your diet that will have least impact on your blood glucose levels. Remember that the main thing to watch out for is carbohydrates - bread, potatoes, pasta, rice etc., plus of course any sweet, sugary items, as these are all things that will raise your levels to a greater or lesser degree. A suitable diet to follow is the GI/GL diet (Glycaemic Index/Glycaemic Load) - this is a way of eating that will combine foods that release their energy slowly and steadily. A useful introduction is The GL Diet for Dummies.
I think I've probably said enough to keep you going for a while! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will endeavour to do our best to help! 🙂
There is a lot to learn, but try not to become overwhelmed by everything. The good news is that diabetes is a condition that can be managed well, and many people find that their diagnosis spurs them to make adjustments to their diet and activity levels that result in them feeling much happier and healthier than they have felt for some time!
I would suggest that you read Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter to begin with, and get a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly recommended by many of our Type 2 members, and which should help relieve some of the anxieties you are now feeling.
Are you on any medication for your diabetes, and has your doctor prescribed blood glucose test strips and a meter so that you can monitor your reactions to different foods? This is the best way to learn how to make adaptations to your diet that will have least impact on your blood glucose levels. Remember that the main thing to watch out for is carbohydrates - bread, potatoes, pasta, rice etc., plus of course any sweet, sugary items, as these are all things that will raise your levels to a greater or lesser degree. A suitable diet to follow is the GI/GL diet (Glycaemic Index/Glycaemic Load) - this is a way of eating that will combine foods that release their energy slowly and steadily. A useful introduction is The GL Diet for Dummies.
I think I've probably said enough to keep you going for a while! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will endeavour to do our best to help! 🙂
new to all this, recently been diagnosed and struggling quite a bit with it all
Hi Sharlene, welcome to the forum; ask as many questions as you can, no matter how big or small we'll help you get on the right track.... being diagnosed is daunting and we've all be there....
Welcome to the forum Sharlene,
You'll find a wealth of experience here if you choose to use it.
The important thing to remember is that diabetes need not be a well of doom and despair. There are things you can do for yourself which may improve your situation.
For myself, my diagnosis was the 'kick in the proverbials' that I needed to propel me into a much healthier lifestyle. I'm fitter and happier than I've been in probably 20 years!
Good luck!
Andy 🙂
You'll find a wealth of experience here if you choose to use it.
The important thing to remember is that diabetes need not be a well of doom and despair. There are things you can do for yourself which may improve your situation.
For myself, my diagnosis was the 'kick in the proverbials' that I needed to propel me into a much healthier lifestyle. I'm fitter and happier than I've been in probably 20 years!
Good luck!
Andy 🙂
Emmaathome
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Hi Sharlene
I was in your position approx 10 weeks ago - all new and a bit scary!
The guys on here are wonderful, please just ask if you have any questions, and someone will let you have an answer, or just some moral support!
The reading material is great, and well worth spending some time on. Please dont feel you are alone - and dont struggle along in silence. Come on here and ask questions / have a chat. It really does help.
I was in your position approx 10 weeks ago - all new and a bit scary!
The guys on here are wonderful, please just ask if you have any questions, and someone will let you have an answer, or just some moral support!
The reading material is great, and well worth spending some time on. Please dont feel you are alone - and dont struggle along in silence. Come on here and ask questions / have a chat. It really does help.
I am another one who just 3 weeks ago was a newbie on here 🙂
I am still struggling to understand everything, and get my head round it all, but the good people of this forum have been amazing.
Always ready to answer any question with good advice 😉
Hope you feel less daunted by it all soon....
I am still struggling to understand everything, and get my head round it all, but the good people of this forum have been amazing.
Always ready to answer any question with good advice 😉
Hope you feel less daunted by it all soon....
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