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<blockquote data-quote="Sarbak" data-source="post: 2310747" data-attributes="member: 530098"><p>I have told all my close friends and family - if I was working right now, I'd probably be quite open about it there too. I actually see my T2 diagnosis as something that was largely my fault, unlike many here (and, to be clear, I'm not saying they're wrong). So, when I got my diagnosis, it was a wake up call for me and I have quite a few equally overweight/obese friends, so I thought it might be useful if my diagnosis served as a warning to them. I wasn't scared or embarrassed when I got my diagnosis - in a way, I was grateful. It explained an ongoing, painful and perplexing issue that I was having with abscesses. As soon as I knew what was causing them, I changed my diet and lifestyle... literally that day. And now I have zero abscess problems, have lost a tonne of weight (long way to go, but I'll get there) and am more than happy to discuss the condition, the potential complications and my diet with anyone who is interested. My mum and two of my close friends are now all dieting, following my advice re low carbs. If I can serve as an example or inspiration to others who are complacent about their weight and encourage them to become more healthy, then it's a win win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sarbak, post: 2310747, member: 530098"] I have told all my close friends and family - if I was working right now, I'd probably be quite open about it there too. I actually see my T2 diagnosis as something that was largely my fault, unlike many here (and, to be clear, I'm not saying they're wrong). So, when I got my diagnosis, it was a wake up call for me and I have quite a few equally overweight/obese friends, so I thought it might be useful if my diagnosis served as a warning to them. I wasn't scared or embarrassed when I got my diagnosis - in a way, I was grateful. It explained an ongoing, painful and perplexing issue that I was having with abscesses. As soon as I knew what was causing them, I changed my diet and lifestyle... literally that day. And now I have zero abscess problems, have lost a tonne of weight (long way to go, but I'll get there) and am more than happy to discuss the condition, the potential complications and my diet with anyone who is interested. My mum and two of my close friends are now all dieting, following my advice re low carbs. If I can serve as an example or inspiration to others who are complacent about their weight and encourage them to become more healthy, then it's a win win. [/QUOTE]
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