Hi all. I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last week. As many of you have experienced the receptionist was not helpful at all. I have to wait till Friday to see my GP. Diabetes runs in my dad's side of the family and two of my dad's siblings had to have amputations.
My dad is suffering from diabetes also and not doing very well. I have been so upset since my diagnosis. All I can think about is if I end up like my dad or his brother and sister.
I am 34 years old with two daughters and also suffer from a slipped disc. Being on my own and not having a very helpful family is making me very sad and upset.
I have been reading all your experiences and if I am very honest you all have given me new hope.
I have been testing my blood sugar levels at home and the readings are quite high. It reads over 10 in the mornings on an empty stomach and between 15 and 19 two hours after food.
My question is do I wait till Friday and worry my self to death or am I right in wanting to start medication ASAP.
Sorry for rambling on. TIA
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My dad is suffering from diabetes also and not doing very well. I have been so upset since my diagnosis. All I can think about is if I end up like my dad or his brother and sister.
I am 34 years old with two daughters and also suffer from a slipped disc. Being on my own and not having a very helpful family is making me very sad and upset.
I have been reading all your experiences and if I am very honest you all have given me new hope.
I have been testing my blood sugar levels at home and the readings are quite high. It reads over 10 in the mornings on an empty stomach and between 15 and 19 two hours after food.
My question is do I wait till Friday and worry my self to death or am I right in wanting to start medication ASAP.
Sorry for rambling on. TIA
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