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- Type of diabetes
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- Tablets (oral)
So today my GP told me I have Type 2 Diabetes. I know I have been borderline Diabetic for years, but have now had it confirmed.
There seems to be so much I don't know. Yet I look at all the info available on the internet and I feel overwhelmed with it. I've no idea about controlling levels. I've no idea what foods I can eat and what foods I can't eat.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can help please.
1. Are blood testing monitors supplied free from anywhere, or is it something I will have to buy? I do have one which my Mum bought for me about 20 years ago, but it is well out of date. What about the test strips? Do I buy them or can I get them on prescription?
2. Does anyone know where there is a list of foods that are safe to eat and a list of foods to avoid?
3. Lately, I've been feeling really tired, and also having problems with a strange feeling in my chest which anyone who has had a baby would know what I mean when I say it feels like a baby's foot under my right breast. I don't know if it is food or something moving along inside me, but it does often feel like it's moving although I can only feel it in that one place. Anyone got any ideas if this is connected with Diabetes?
Many thanks.
Gerry
There seems to be so much I don't know. Yet I look at all the info available on the internet and I feel overwhelmed with it. I've no idea about controlling levels. I've no idea what foods I can eat and what foods I can't eat.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can help please.
1. Are blood testing monitors supplied free from anywhere, or is it something I will have to buy? I do have one which my Mum bought for me about 20 years ago, but it is well out of date. What about the test strips? Do I buy them or can I get them on prescription?
2. Does anyone know where there is a list of foods that are safe to eat and a list of foods to avoid?
3. Lately, I've been feeling really tired, and also having problems with a strange feeling in my chest which anyone who has had a baby would know what I mean when I say it feels like a baby's foot under my right breast. I don't know if it is food or something moving along inside me, but it does often feel like it's moving although I can only feel it in that one place. Anyone got any ideas if this is connected with Diabetes?
Many thanks.
Gerry