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    painful legs

    I to have pain in my lower legs,I was diagnosed this May as type 2 but had none of the symptoms.Im 41yrs old 5ft10" and 11st my diet was pretty good and I run or ride 3 miles a day.I was told after a check that I had slight retinopathy but it could clear up itself with good sugar control.My...
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    Just been diagnosed type 2

    Yes sorry the nurse has arranged for the Dr. to check my feet and also to have an eye check.She said she didn't want to insult my intelligence (haha) by having a dietician talk to me as I have a low carb diet.She did say I should cut down on me drinking.In regards to testing kits are they...
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    Just been diagnosed type 2

    Thanks for the reply It was a total shock to me to be diagnosed so now i'm looking into anything and everything and its a lot to take in.I go back to the doctors on the 29th to give blood and a urine sample and the week after im at the diabetic clinic.Hopefully the tingling in me legs is just...
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    newbie just diagnosed.

    Hi just got diagnosed as type 2 which was a shock to me.I didnt show any symptoms not tired etc BMI 22.5 exercise and eat relatively well(dukan diet low carb).I was a bit upset but the nurse said diet and exercise to control it.I was 7.6 fasting blood sugar level then 7.4 on the second test.How...
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    Just been diagnosed type 2

    Hi just been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic.I went to the doctors for my well-being check up that you get when you are 40.I was told to fast overnight and my blood sugar level came back as 7.6.Another test the week after showed 7.4 I went today for my meeting with the nurse who confirmed i was...