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<blockquote data-quote="Providence 62" data-source="post: 1137076" data-attributes="member: 153605"><p>Hello Tiny, being diagnosed with T2 was a big shock when it happened to me. Very similar circumstances to you, I had felt pretty horrible for a while, tiring easily, etc. I was also having loads of urine infections. It was my pharmacist who suggested I got tested for diabetes. I did and I came back with a huge number of 18.6 and an HB1ac of 122. Got metformin from the doctor straight away, no messing. I had the flu jab, eye tests and all sorts, just like everyone else with T2 - I felt like pitching a tent in the car park of the doctor's surgery.</p><p></p><p>It is virtually impossible to figure out what exactly it is that triggers off our diabetes. I was carrying a good bit of extra weight, but then again, I also have a number of relatives (my uncle in particular) who have T2. Funny thing is, I didn't get to hear about them until after I was diagnosed. </p><p></p><p>The best thing is, that now you are diagnosed, you can get to work on feeling great again. You may be advised to try and manage with diet and exercise, or you may have medication. I wouldn't bother people at work with this, you have probably been going in to work perfectly normally for ages before your diagnosis. Take your time, get used to this and tell them if and when you want to.</p><p></p><p>Finally, try not to fret, there are loads of great people on this site who give very sound advice. You will be feeling much better in no time at all and will wonder how you managed before you were told you have to watch your blood sugar.</p><p></p><p>Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Providence 62, post: 1137076, member: 153605"] Hello Tiny, being diagnosed with T2 was a big shock when it happened to me. Very similar circumstances to you, I had felt pretty horrible for a while, tiring easily, etc. I was also having loads of urine infections. It was my pharmacist who suggested I got tested for diabetes. I did and I came back with a huge number of 18.6 and an HB1ac of 122. Got metformin from the doctor straight away, no messing. I had the flu jab, eye tests and all sorts, just like everyone else with T2 - I felt like pitching a tent in the car park of the doctor's surgery. It is virtually impossible to figure out what exactly it is that triggers off our diabetes. I was carrying a good bit of extra weight, but then again, I also have a number of relatives (my uncle in particular) who have T2. Funny thing is, I didn't get to hear about them until after I was diagnosed. The best thing is, that now you are diagnosed, you can get to work on feeling great again. You may be advised to try and manage with diet and exercise, or you may have medication. I wouldn't bother people at work with this, you have probably been going in to work perfectly normally for ages before your diagnosis. Take your time, get used to this and tell them if and when you want to. Finally, try not to fret, there are loads of great people on this site who give very sound advice. You will be feeling much better in no time at all and will wonder how you managed before you were told you have to watch your blood sugar. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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