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<blockquote data-quote="catherinecherub" data-source="post: 208850"><p>Hi and a warm welcome to the forum.</p><p></p><p>I think your reaction is totally understandable and most of us can relate to your feelings. You have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and you are allowed to feel emotional about it.</p><p></p><p>Having looked at all the negatives about the condition you now have to look at the positives. Your overall health will improve because you will be eating healthier than you have done. You will also lose weight which will result in more energy. With help from other diabetics here you will understand much more about the condition and what you can do to manage it. I did read somewhere that it can be likened to a second job with you as the manager and no pay and no holidays but overall satisfaction. Whilst there are some grim statistics about complications, if you can manage it successfully, as many here do, then you have a greater chance of limiting the progression. </p><p></p><p>I don't know what dietary advice you have been given but this can sometimes not coincide with what Type2 's have found to work for them. Someone will be along to post the advice for newly diagnosed. Have a read through and ask as many questions as you like, we are all here to help you.</p><p></p><p>IMHO you need to share your feelings with your nearest and dearest because they know you well and will notice that you are not your usual self. I cannot help with support groups but this forum supports all it's members. You can come here and rant and rave about how you are feeling and you will get replies from people who know exactly how you feel.</p><p></p><p>Life insurance can be a problem but the DVLA are only concerned if you have hypoglaecimic episodes and use insulin. Most insurance companies do not charge extra when you inform them of your diagnosis. I have noticed a few that do so that it really the luck of the draw.</p><p></p><p>Read as much as you can, ask as many questions as you like and I am willing to bet that in a few weeks time you will become much less afraid and more confident that this illness is not as bad as you thought it was going to be. Many people come here in your situation and usually find that after a short while they are advising recently diagnosed with helpful suggestions, tips and support.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>CC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catherinecherub, post: 208850"] Hi and a warm welcome to the forum. I think your reaction is totally understandable and most of us can relate to your feelings. You have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and you are allowed to feel emotional about it. Having looked at all the negatives about the condition you now have to look at the positives. Your overall health will improve because you will be eating healthier than you have done. You will also lose weight which will result in more energy. With help from other diabetics here you will understand much more about the condition and what you can do to manage it. I did read somewhere that it can be likened to a second job with you as the manager and no pay and no holidays but overall satisfaction. Whilst there are some grim statistics about complications, if you can manage it successfully, as many here do, then you have a greater chance of limiting the progression. I don't know what dietary advice you have been given but this can sometimes not coincide with what Type2 's have found to work for them. Someone will be along to post the advice for newly diagnosed. Have a read through and ask as many questions as you like, we are all here to help you. IMHO you need to share your feelings with your nearest and dearest because they know you well and will notice that you are not your usual self. I cannot help with support groups but this forum supports all it's members. You can come here and rant and rave about how you are feeling and you will get replies from people who know exactly how you feel. Life insurance can be a problem but the DVLA are only concerned if you have hypoglaecimic episodes and use insulin. Most insurance companies do not charge extra when you inform them of your diagnosis. I have noticed a few that do so that it really the luck of the draw. Read as much as you can, ask as many questions as you like and I am willing to bet that in a few weeks time you will become much less afraid and more confident that this illness is not as bad as you thought it was going to be. Many people come here in your situation and usually find that after a short while they are advising recently diagnosed with helpful suggestions, tips and support. Hope this helps. CC. [/QUOTE]
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