Type 2

[goodybags]

Hi @ARose_51 welcome to the forum
you’ve already been given some useful advice by some others

One thing I will add
If in doubt, anything your unsure about
ask on the forum
and remember there’s no such thing as a silly question
TC

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Just want to say thank you so much everyone for all of your guidance! Reading some of your own experiences has helped put me at ease knowing I'm not going through this alone. I've learnt a lot today, and @mark1985 those links are really useful, I've been reading through them for the last hour. 🙂

Ah that’s really great to hear @ARose_51

That’s what we are here for! It can be an overwhelming experience getting a sudden diagnosis with diabetes out of the blue - but try not to be disheartened, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years, but somehow never quite managed. Some find that the changes thet make to help with their diabetes seem to have a positive knock-on effect on all sorts of other long-standing niggles and ailments too.

Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.

Good luck, and keep asking questions 🙂