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I was only diagnosed as T2 in January of this year. To be honest I have not even begun to accept it. I still act as though I am not diabetic, I do not test my blood sugars and have only changed my diet a little. Any great motivation to change my diet and lose weight lasted for only a few days...

I seem to be the opposite. Since being diagnosed Type 2 in January this year I initially became obessed about it and the need to change my diet/lifestyle etc., This 'obsession' lasted for approxmately 3-4days. Since then I have almost acted as normal, eating the usual things and putting diabetes...

Thanks for your advice Hanadr will certainly look at the diet threads. My first HbA1c was 6.3% which is quite good I feel. I also produced a urine sample at my first appointment, the dipstick test was normal but the nurse said she would send my urine sample for lab testing but not sure what...

I work as a district nurse who can prescribe and have Type 2 diabetes. I can understand your frustration shygirl for it seems you have been pushed from pillar to post. However, those who work in general practice both nurses and doctors are not diabetic specialists, they may have a special...

Thanks to your help. I found the appointment very much went as mentioned above. However, no mention was made at all, either by nurse or doctor re blood glucose testing. Obviously if I wish to control my blood sugar levels I need to know what they are. I understand the cost is not the meter but...

I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have an appt at my GP diabetic clinic in a few weeks time. I am not surprised by the diagnosis as I have had impaired glucose tolerance for 2 years and have a strong family history of diabetes. Because of this I do exercise and generally...