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Diagnosed this week

SandrafromOZ

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Greetings everyone!
I am a 43 year old mum of three from Australia and have just been diagnosed this week..I had Gestational diabetes with my third child in 2002 which dissapeared after delivery. I have suffered from recurrent yeast infections these last 12 months or so but other than that there were no other symptoms that I could note.

My fasting blood glucose was 15.3. I am just at the beginning of this and have launched straight into the healthy eating but I can see this is going to be hard. I have terrific support from my family, thank goodness. I really feel as though I have let myself down as I had the warnings and didnt change things as I should.

I do feel so alone and could not find a forum as yet here in Australia so I hope you dont mind me joining. I want to learn as much as I can about Type 2. Would love to hear from as many of you as I can, I need all the support I can get.

Thanks so much

Sandra
 
SandrafromOZ said:
Greetings everyone!I do feel so alone and could not find a forum as yet here in Australia so I hope you dont mind me joining.

not at all Sandra, the more the merrier
There's lots of info on the site - just keep reading and chipping in with questions. Someone will be along soon with some info for new joiners, but in the meantime - welcome.

Swimmer
 
Hi Sandra and welcome to the forum It doesn't matter at all that you don't live in the UK, many members come from other countries including me! You are not alone any more Here is some information which should help you to get your levels down. Ask as many questions as you like and someone will have the answer.

 
Hi Sandra from Oz. You're very welcome providing you don't beat us at cricket too badly!
 
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