newly diagnosed

[rach33]

hi my name is rachel yesturday i found out ive type2 please can anyone tell me what i should exspect im a little scared

 

[Northerner]

Hi rach, welcome to the forum 🙂 Try not to worry, there is a lot to take in, but take your time and try not to overload yourself. How did you come to be diagnosed?

Have a look at our 'Useful Links' thread fr links to helpful information. I would recommend in particular Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter, and Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - these should all help to clarify things for you, but if you have any questions then please ask away!

It can be useful to start a food diary, recording in particular the carbohydrate content of everything you eat and drink each day. This will help you to build a picture of how things are currently, and where you may be able to make changes that would help with your blood glucose levels.

Have you been given any medication?

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forum Rachel 🙂

 

[Steff]

Rachel hi and a warm welcome...

 

[shambles]

Hi Rach 🙂

 

[LeeLee]

Hello Rachel, and welcome. Don't panic! There's plenty you can do to help yourself improve your blood sugar, but do take it one step at a time. Let us know if/when you need help with anything.