Type 2 Diabetes

[DENISE_G]

Hi all

I am new to this group, as I only found out this morning (Mon 18th Nov) that I have Type 2 Diabetes.
Even though I am not overly worried, as I know that it is treatable, I am "annoyed" at the Diabetes for interfering with my life.
I am a bit of an Old Rock Chick - LOL and love going out to gigs and enjoying myself when I can.

It is all very new to me at the moment and I need to go back this Friday for a proper chat with the nurse, regarding treatment.

SO, a big hello from me to all the people on the forum.

I look forward to joining in with discussions. Denise 🙂

 

[stephknits]

Welcome! I have been diagnosed for 2 months now and have found the forum very helpful and friendly, best of luck and keep rocking!

 

[Northerner]

Hi Denise, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad you found us so quickly. Diabetes can be a disruptive pain in the neck, but as you rightly say it is treatable with a very broad range of regimes.

For starters, I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter - these will give you a quick (and well-respected!) overview of a good approach to managing your diabetes well. You should also look into getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker (which ought really to be given to every newly-diagnosed Type 2!).

In order to really get to grips with things you will need to know how your diet, and any adjustments you make to it, impact your blood glucose levels - for this you will need a home testing meter. Different healthcare professionals have different attitudes to home testing. Some say that, unless you are on insulin or certain other oral medications, you don't need to (or even 'shouldn't'!) test. There is no logic to this argument, since it is only by testing that you will be able to discover what items you are able to tolerate well (and in what quantities) and what items need to be restricted or removed from your diet. Testing will not only help you to understand diabetes better, and how it affects you, it will help you to retain flexibility in your diet by only excluding items that raise your blood sugar levels to excess - this is a very individual response, and whilst there are basic guidelines there is no 'one-size-fits-all'. The real reason for saying you don't need to test is that the strips are expensive.

Please let us know if there are any questions you have and we will do our best to help out! I look forward to hearing more from you! 🙂

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hello Denise and a very big welcome to the forum. 🙂

 

[DENISE_G]

New to group

Thank you so much Steph. A wee bit daunting at the moment !!! Thank you for your support xx

Welcome! I have been diagnosed for 2 months now and have found the forum very helpful and friendly, best of luck and keep rocking!

 

[DENISE_G]

Newly diagnosed

Thank you so much for your reply.

This is a invaluable board and finding it has made me feel a whole lot better already.

I will most certainly be buying the book "First year with Type 2 Diabetes".

It's amazing to know that "you guys are here" for support.

Thank you once again - Denise x 🙂

Hi Denise, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad you found us so quickly. Diabetes can be a disruptive pain in the neck, but as you rightly say it is treatable with a very broad range of regimes.

For starters, I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter - these will give you a quick (and well-respected!) overview of a good approach to managing your diabetes well. You should also look into getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker (which ought really to be given to every newly-diagnosed Type 2!).

In order to really get to grips with things you will need to know how your diet, and any adjustments you make to it, impact your blood glucose levels - for this you will need a home testing meter. Different healthcare professionals have different attitudes to home testing. Some say that, unless you are on insulin or certain other oral medications, you don't need to (or even 'shouldn't'!) test. There is no logic to this argument, since it is only by testing that you will be able to discover what items you are able to tolerate well (and in what quantities) and what items need to be restricted or removed from your diet. Testing will not only help you to understand diabetes better, and how it affects you, it will help you to retain flexibility in your diet by only excluding items that raise your blood sugar levels to excess - this is a very individual response, and whilst there are basic guidelines there is no 'one-size-fits-all'. The real reason for saying you don't need to test is that the strips are expensive.

Please let us know if there are any questions you have and we will do our best to help out! I look forward to hearing more from you! 🙂

 

[DENISE_G]

Newly diagnosed Type 2

Hi Sue and thank you for your reply.

A bit daunting at the moment, as JUST been diagnosed today.

Fantastic site and I will definitely be on here a lot.

Take care Denise x 🙂

Hello Denise and a very big welcome to the forum. 🙂

 

[Miss_Doodle]

Hi Denise!

Welcome aboard 🙂

I understand completely how you feel. I was diagnosed as type 2 on the 1st Nov. So you emotions ring real bells, this place is fantastic and remember no question is silly (even if you think it might be!)

Take care