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Diagnosed T2 today and not sure if anyone felt the same but the thing I'm struggling with right after diagnosis is feelings of shame and guilt and anger that I could have avoided this by better lifestyle choices in the past and now not only am I paying the price but have subjected my family to...

Hi everyone I hope you’re all well. Over the past couple of months I have been working on producing a video for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics where myself and 4 other fellow diabetics talk about our experience with type 1 diabetes and the achievements we have gained whilst managing the...

Hello everyone, I'm newly diagnosed with diabetes, and just started on metformin. I've been told I have to wear pressure socks as my legs are swollen, and some cream for my skin cracking on my legs. I get up every night and goto the toilet 7 to 8 times, ànd it has become a drain. I'm falling...

Newly diagnosed type 2. Very rushed gp appt today..all their computers were down so they couldnt access my results but i was told yesterday by a locum gp that i needed to go in and start medication. The doc i saw today said to wait 3 months before meds.( he didn't have my results) My bm is 19. I...