Hi - newley diagnosed and feeling very scared

hi carol and welcome to the forum.first of all take a deep breath and relax.its a lot to take in at the start.it does get easier.have a good read around the forum and if you have any questions just ask.there are plenty of people here to help.try to give some information about what you are eating so people can help.i was the same as you when i started but things start to fall into place.the most important thing is that you are not alone and there are plenty of people here that understand what you are going through.have a good look around and i hope we can be of help.

dermot

Hi Carol, welcome to the forum.
We know it's tough, we've been there too and we survived. Just think, you now have 18,500 new pals looking out for you.
Can I ask you a quick question? Were you losing much weight before diagnosis?

All the best,

fergus

Hi Carol,

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis of Type 2. I'm a Type 2 also who was diagnosed nearly nine years ago. Despite that I have no problems and I've just normalised my blood glucose levels by changing my diet.

The best way to start is to cut back on the starchy carbohydrate that you eat - i.e. cereals, bread, potatoes, rice and pasta. Doing that usually leads to a very dramatic improvement in the levels of a Type 2. Starchy carbohydrates turn into sugar almost as soon as they enter your body.

You'll get a lot of help from people on this forum. Just ask whatever questions you feel that you need answers to.

Best wishes - John

Changing Bg levels will affect your eyesight quite a lot. Once they settle down I am sure you will see some improvements.
It is also, along with headaches a symptom of hyperglycaemia (high Bg levels).

Getting control of Bg levels and lowering them to more normal levels has reversed my sight problems.
Take a read here:
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=9353&hilit=+eyesight#p87914

Hi Carol, wow it is scary - I remember finding out at 5pm on a Friday in 2006 what I already really knew, I was diabetic. I had been losing weight, eyesight fluctuating wildly, peeing for England (and most of Europe too) and raging thirst. Blood Tests - 27.8. Yup, diabetic. 6 months previous, full medical, totally OK. Weight in green for my height, BP good for my age. I went home and googled diabetes, i just thought I had to avoid sugar, I knew nothing.

I firstly came across all the symptoms and problems I could get, blindness, amputation etc etc And boy did I go into panic mode.

Funnily enough I went to the local chemist on the Saturday, not sure why, and sort of stood there looking a bit forlorn, looking at the various meters and things they sold. Pharmacist came across and I explained. He sat me down and shook me back to reality and really calmy explained that it was OK, and with medication and help from my GP, as long as I took the advice given, I would be fine.

I have learned that it isn't a death sentence and that in fact, if I look after myself, it can be a bonus. I am 54 and have a BP of 138/70. Yes, I take tablets for that, but my cardiovascular system is checked by my GP frequently and is in good condition.
My Cholestrol is below 4 and my good is good and my bad is good too.
My Blood sugars are typically below 7 2 hours after eating - that is good.
My eye sight has stopped flipping and is great. I get all my meds for free and I get free eye tests and annual podiatry care.

And best of all, most days, I feel better than I have done for years.

So yes, it was scary, but you have done a good thing and come to somewhere like this where lots of people can give you advice and the benefit of their experience. Don't be scared, be positive.

Welcome to our special club, after all, we are special