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Thank you for this post Kerry!!! When I was diagnosed Type 2 in the New Year, I had already lost a stone in weight last year. Following my diagnosis I have made a concerted effort to change my eating habits. One thing I have found useful, apart from this forum of course, is to substitute and or...

Wow Emma!!! I am in awe of you!! I am Type 2 and don't have to inject yet, which would scare the pants off me!!! You sound a very brave and sensible young lady and I hope your parents are very proud if you!!! :0) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Welcome to the forum Mark34!!! Im Type 2 and was diagnosed in the New Year!! If you get the time to trawl the forum, you'll find loads of advice and inspiration!!! Your local Diabetes Team should be made accessible to you by your GP!! If in doubt, post your questions here and the guys will...

CathyN please don't be disheartened!! I was diagnosed Type 2 3 months ago and felt like my world had imploded!!! I am so glad to have found this forum and check the threads every day for inspiration and advice! I am fortunate to have an excellent local Diabetes Team and a very good GP surgery...

I try to go to the gym five times a week and always for an hour or more. I alternate between the swimming pool and the cardio/weights room!! I've never been one for the gym, but I find I really enjoy it and I'm losing weight....at least all my friends and family say I am!! I find that the...

Hi Montana, thank you for your response!! It helps to know I'm not alone!! I think it was inevitable that I would end up with diabetes, as my mum has it and my grandmother was type 1!!! I'm trying really hard to get to grips with the diet side of things, but I really love food.........!!!!! :0(...

Hi. I'm Sarah, 40 years young and recently diagnosed with Type 2!!! I have to admit to being very scared and using the gym, frequently, to work out my frustration!!! I'm hoping it will help me lose weight and control my sugar levels!!! For those of you with smart phones, I also use an app called...