Another Newbie

VashtiB · Mar 14, 2021

Hi again,

You've had some great advice already- let us know how you are getting on. And as you can tell from some of us we do understand how emotional it can be.
I completely agree with @muzza3 that the people you will meet here are a great source of information and advice and also support. Feel free to vent when you need to- I know I certainly did.

Take care of yourself and make sure you are testing regularly if you are reducing your carbs and read the link posted by @MrsA2 .

Good luck.

Pipp · Mar 14, 2021

muzza3 said:
Hello and Welcome @GoodClaret

I was pretty shocked, nervous, anxious and scared when I was first diagnosed. You have already shown a great response by

Using your meter and testing. This is so important as it gives you control and allows you to react to your BG levels and also inform your medical support of where you are at.

Finding this site and posting here. I am among many from around the world who consider this to be my number 1 source of support, information and education about diabetes

So please read the links from @Pipp and right now eliminate carbs as this can have an impact on your levels quite quickly as they do need to come down. In simple terms anything sweet including most fruits and pasta, rice and bread. Let us know how you are progressing and how you go on Tuesday with your phone consult

Thank you for tagging me , @muzza3 .
In view of @GoodClaret having mentioned being prescribed Gliclazide, the advice from @MrsA2 regarding a gradual reduction in carbs should be heeded here.

Andydragon · Mar 14, 2021

GoodClaret said:
Morning Pipp
Without sounding like a complete imbecile how do I read your signature?
Thank you so much for responding.

How are you reading the forums? If on a phone in portrait then signatures don't show, try viewing in landscape. Took me ages to work out what these signatures people were talking about were!

Also, welcome!

GoodClaret · Mar 14, 2021

Andydragon said:
How are you reading the forums? If on a phone in portrait then signatures don't show, try viewing in landscape. Took me ages to work out what these signatures people were talking about were!

Also, welcome!

Hi Andydragon
You guessed it been checking in on my phone and looking at notifications

GoodClaret · Mar 14, 2021

MrsA2 said:
And take it down to low carbing slowly
Those meds can cause hypos if you go too fast.
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/gliclazide/

Thank you so much at least it’s some information for me to go on. There is just so much on diabetes isn’t there, you could spend all day reading things about it.

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