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That’s very sound advice, Outlier! I prefer to tell them face to face, so there’s plenty of time to rehearse until we see each other as I live abroad.

Thank you so much, Outlier! You’re right, and I’m trying to look at it this way. Last night was really tough, and I had a good cry. I haven’t told my parents yet, so that in itself terrifies me, but one step at a time, right?! [emoji5]

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement and for taking the time to explain things to me. I’m much less confused, but a lot more scared now. There seems to be a mountain to climb, so onwards and upwards I go.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply, catinahat (such a cute name)! Yes, doctors here do seem to be rather clueless especially since the diet leaflet I was given is published by a diabetes association in Turkey. I guess I’ll continue with what I’m doing and make other adjustments as...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed about a month ago. I had no discernible symptoms aside from being thirsty/hungry a lot and waking up once or twice a night to use the bathroom. I went to the hospital because I had an abscess in my leg, and it needed to be drained. They did some blood work and...