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Posted here because I am a relative newbie - diagnosis + 3 weeks
I thought I was getting better after the initial diagnosis which knocked me for six. However, the more I find out about diabetes the worse I feel! I realised that the risk of CHD and various cardiovascular problems were much increased but I find out today I now have and increased risk of a number of cancers including a 2 - 3 fold higher risk of liver cancer.
I'm now worrying about every ache and pain and wondering what damage has already been done! I hope this will pass and I can get on with my life. At the moment diabetes has taken over everything and I want it in its rightful place.
I presume if I manage to get my blood sugars down, blood pressure down, lose weight and exercise I will run far less of a risk of reaching my expiry date early! I wish I'd known about this 12 months ago!
Ian
I thought I was getting better after the initial diagnosis which knocked me for six. However, the more I find out about diabetes the worse I feel! I realised that the risk of CHD and various cardiovascular problems were much increased but I find out today I now have and increased risk of a number of cancers including a 2 - 3 fold higher risk of liver cancer.
I'm now worrying about every ache and pain and wondering what damage has already been done! I hope this will pass and I can get on with my life. At the moment diabetes has taken over everything and I want it in its rightful place.
I presume if I manage to get my blood sugars down, blood pressure down, lose weight and exercise I will run far less of a risk of reaching my expiry date early! I wish I'd known about this 12 months ago!
Ian