Hello from a New Member

I thought I'd say Hello and introduce myself ...

My name's Yasmin and I had a major life change in October last year - I was admitted to hospital with a SVT (tachycardia) and diagnosed the next day with diabetes.

Since then, I've been losing weight (nearly 3 1/2 stone to-date), changed my eating and drinking habits and learning all the time how to deal with Type 2 diabetes. I'm on insulin (Novorapid and Levemir) and tablets and my last HbA1c result was 5.6. My GP and Diabetes Medical team have been extremely supportive and helpful, likewise my partner, family, friends and work colleagues.

I don't know whether it's because it's almost the six month anniversary of my diagnosis, I've recently been having to deal with being fed up with dealing with the daily diabetes management and being very tearful and feeling a bit up and down. One minute I'm fine, and the next minute I'm crying! I've been signed off from work for just over a week which has helped me to rest and I'm hoping that this low feeling will soon pass.

I've been in touch with my GP and Medical team who have given me support and advice, but I'd really appreciate receiving any advice from members please

Many thanks and regards,

Yasmin

Hi SarahQ, sugar and whitemare

I just wanted to say thanks for your welcome and for your speedy and helpful replies to my message; your advice and comments have certainly helped me.

I have another appointment with my GP tomorrow (he's seen me a couple of times already over the past ten days or so) and I've been in contact with my Diabetes Nurse earlier this week and whilst I still feel low, I don't feel quite as bad as before.

Since October until now, I've had regular appointments with my medical team at my surgery and Diabetes Centre, also had an 'annual diabetic review', eye screening and the diabetic dietician. On top of that, I've had various appointments related to my SVT and have since been discharged. I feel as though I've been on a steep learning curve!

Bye for now,
Yasmin