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  1. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks @Bash - hard when there is so many differing opinions re shielding, will speak to doc some more 2mo re this. Thanks for the tip re gluten must check that out, have been doing low carb for last few days so far so good but still early days, hoping low carb & increase in exercise will help...
  2. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks Ceppo, well they haven't told me my cholesterol is too high, and the statin they have prescribed apparently can be taken if your cholesterol levels are normal & been prescribed a childs dose but still holding off until I speak with the doctor... Have started metformin this morning &...
  3. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks VashtiB, had appt with nurse yesterday and he gave me one which I was surprised at because he didn't seem to know I had been diagnosed which was quite annoying to say the least, had to google how to use it & when I asked what I need to keep an eye on he just said 'around 5' needless to...
  4. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks Becca, lucky enough to have had 1st jab a few weeks ago as i work for NHS, not that I have been going anywhere anyway apart from office once a week & work from home the rest, this is music to my ears!!!
  5. M

    Got back to work amongst other things.

    Well done Gary, thankyou, just what I needed to read, very inspirational indeed!!
  6. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks Mike appreciate that [emoji4]
  7. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    Thanks Mike d, I think its all just a bit overwhelming at the minute, but information is key, have no idea tbh why the statins but have an appointment 2mo with hcp so guess i can ask then. Any tios on things i should definitely be doing or not, GP has advised me not to monitor as thats more in...
  8. M

    Diagnosed today, in shock

    So today I received a telephone call from my doctor saying that I have been diagnosed type 2 diabetic, shocked to say the least... My blood sugar levels 100...I have every intention of doing everything in my power to reverse this, how realistic is this? Ive seen success stories on here but but I...
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