Welcome to the forum kay64red.This forum has been a wonderful help to me.I was first diagnosed as type 2 in 2001.I have had so much help from reading this forum and have finally begun to understand diabetes!Both my husband and myself are in our late 70s and I often wish I could be more active to help my condition.However,when I realise so many here are working and caring for a family as well as coping with diabetes I count my blessings!Like you, lovely grandchildren .....and we are still here after years of diabetes to enjoy them.I still have my sight and my feet despite the gloomy predictions 16 years ago.For me the LC diet, just begun in Jan this year,has really improved my health and I have more energy now.Even without the exercise I have lost a stone + and my Hb readings are down to 43.Im sure you will find lots of encouragement here,and help should you need it.