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I want to thank everyone for their replies. I have bought a monitor and am taking on board that I should significantly lower my carbs. Your comments have given me hope and I appreciate it. I’m going to keep fighting. Just wish I could have a little time off. But thank you everyone xxx

Hi there. I’m struggling really badly with my new diagnosis. TW for death mention and general existential dread. This is now my third chronic condition. I’ve spent the last 20 years battling a severe and painful auto-immune condition which has left me disabled and for which I’ll be on...

Oh I’m so sorry you had that experience. But I won’t lie, it’s good to know I’m not the only one! What was the helpline, if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you for this - my age is 38 and I am considered overweight. The doctor mentioned a score of 56 which I assume is the HBa1c but I don’t remember her exact wording. I’m not sure what else it would be though!

I was diagnosed with Type 2 a week ago and I am so overwhelmed. My doctor literally said “take these pills twice a day, eat less carbs and call me in a month.” It was a 2 minute conversation. I haven’t been given a blood sugar reader, I have no idea how low “low carb” is ... I’m so confused...