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:D Hi, my name is Amber. i'm 18 and was diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago. i also have pcos, diagnosed about a year ago. i've had diabetes symptoms for almost 2 years now but my old doctor didnt really take me seriously so only now have i found out.

both my parents,grandparents have diabetes and heart problems, so it runs in the family, i expected to get either/both of these, i just didn't think it would be this soon.

anyway, i've been put on metform, one 500mg pill twice daily, although i don't think im doing enough exercise or eating as healthily as i should be...ive never been one to eat lots of chocolate or cake but i think you notice them foods more when you know you shouldn't be eating them...

i joined here to meet other people like me, but also some motivation and positivity.
 
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Hiya Amber and welcome to the forum.

We're a friendly bunch and more than willing to help out and offer advice when needed.

Have a good look round and I hope you enjoy your stay.

Regards, Tubs.

PS. Cool nick, shame about Orpheus letting you down like that!
 
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finally! no one ever knows who Eurydice is, i'm getting really interested in greek mythology at the moment.

thanks for the reply :)
 
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Yeh harsh to be fair bout Orpheus - then again Hades is a nice bloke right?!
HA UR NOT THE ONLY ONE TUBS!!!! LOL
im 22 was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with T1 so prob nt much help but here if u want a chat!
Amy
 
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thanks :) i've just been browsing the hundreds of threads and i'm really confused about bread atm as im guessing loads of people are? don't know if i should be having lots of bread/potato/pasta or not, plus i dont have one of those sugar level checking machines as i havent had my diabetic clinic appointment yet...
 
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hya and welcome to the forum :D
 
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hi i am Jonny

I am new to the forum to and have recently been diagnosed to type 1 diabetes.
i find it all a bit confusing and i think it is going to take some time to get use to it all.
i am not the chocolate eater either but since i know i am not allowed it i seem to want more of it how weird.
what type of diabetes are you?

Jonny :D
 
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Eurydice333

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i'm type 2, yeah i had pretty much all the usual symptoms like thirst, bad breath and i especially get the 'shakes' if i don't eat in enough time...

i think im mostly confused about what to eat and what not to, like ive been checking all the packets of everything and i dont know if im suppose to be watching carbs or sugars or carbs of which sugar saturate or whatever rubbish, so ive been eating what i think is healthy and maybe kinda putting a tiny bit of marmalade on my toast or something now and again >.<

you'd think the doctors might be doing routine check-ups for diabetes on everyone really,or at least everyone who says they have a particular symptom, instead they make you try out a million different medicines for other things then finally decide to do a simple blood test after 2 years.

anyways, rant over, welcome to the forum jonny, i havnt really replied to any other threads, i dont think i have enough knowledge yet as im still learning.

and thanks for the reply skotish...i live in scotland :)
 
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