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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
- Dislikes
- entitled people, traffic jams, politics
Results of 2nd HbA1c at 55 today confirm the diagnosis of T2. Appt booked to see the nurse next week. Feeling ashamed and overwhelmed. It's my fault - very obese, problems with food, severe osteoarthritis in both knees so I don't move much. I've been aware of possibility but I do not have any obvious symptoms. 1st blood test was done as part of a panel which was ordered as part of a review of my HRT and I was not even aware that it was being done. I was therefore completely side swiped to receive a phone call from the doctor to tell me I was diabetic. The diabetic nurse called me later that day and when I explained my shock she ordered a 2nd test but also booked me in to see her (next week). The result of 2nd test has confirmed the diagnosis but I now feel very ashamed. I have done this to myself. I have have problems with food, such that the Dr referred me to an eating disorders clinic last year. The referral was accepted but the waiting list is so long it could literally be years before I get to talk to anyone. I don't want to tell my family, I already feel I am a burden and cause problems due to my mobility. My OH does all the cooking and I just can't cause more problems. I've tried to eat better since the shock phone call from Doctor without impacting anyone else. Was feeling low before so this hasn't exactly improved my mood. I don't want to tell anyone.