newly diagnosed

[rhinton366]

hi , I am newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes . This is hard to get my head around

 

[Docb]

Hi rhinto366 and welcome. Your reaction to diagnosis is about the same as most everybody else. There is a lot to take in but it will make sense and the chances are you can put things right. Can I suggest you start reading around the forum and checking out the learning zone (click on the red button above and register)? Take it in bite-size pieces, there is a lot to take in. Come back here with any questions and things you don't understand and you will get all the help you need.

 

[Toucan]

I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis it can be a shock, and difficult to come to terms with.

Diabetes is a serious disease, but it can be positively managed and in many circumstances, you can do a lot to help yourself and there is a help and support available. You will need to make a few changes though, and these need to be sustainable, as this is for the long term.

There is no single solution, we are all different and so are the solutions. It will mean making changes that lower your blood glucose levels, and the 3 main tools for doing this are diet, exercise and may be medication if this is prescribed.

There are several options on what type of eating plan to follow and you can read more about these on https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/

Many of us find that we have a low tolerance of carbohydrates, and reducing these leads to lower blood glucose.
As well as cutting out all the sugary things this means reducing things like bread, pasta and potatoes.

There is more information for Newbies on useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes (Type 2 Tab)
Maggie Davey's letter, describes how this lady went about finding a solution.
Eventually you may need to think about getting a glucose meter to test how things are going and what foods are best for you. We can give you more information on this if you need it.

There is a lot to take in, so take it steadily, and please keep posting to ask questions and let us know how it is going.
Very Best Wishes

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @rhinton366

We are a friendly bunch, and there are literally centuries of lived diabetes experience on these boards. Feel free to ask away with any question you might have - nothing will be thought of as too obvious, and the only ‘silly’ question is the one you don’t ask 🙂

A diagnosis with diabetes can come as a shock, and it is quite normal to feel a little overwhelmed at first, but just take things steadily, one day at a time, and you will be fine. Many people look back after a while and realise that their diagnosis with diabetes was actually a really positive thing - it can be a catalyst to make some really positive changes towards a healthier and more active life, and the regular checks and monitoring mean that any issues on the horizon get spotted earlier and can be treated more quickly.

Good luck and let us know how you get on 🙂

 

[rhinton366]

thanks for the replies , its good to know that people are there to answer any questions I may have .