Like others here, I cried that I couldn't have all the things I liked... but I'm slowly finding other things instead. I didn't have any symptoms pre diagnosis - and only found out on an annual blood test. It was an awful shock, and I may have shouted at a lot of people about how unfair etc..... I had a tiny sip though of my other half's sugary coke and it tasted horrible... I'm obviously adapting to 'better' food.. I'm finding this forum really supportive. Much more so than some Facebook groups I've looked at.