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<blockquote data-quote="miahara" data-source="post: 1852976" data-attributes="member: 256148"><p>Hi [USER=486537]@maitai[/USER] and welcome to our rather exclusive anf friendly club!</p><p>An initial diagnosis is usually a bit of a bolt from the blue. I felt perfectly well and wasn't overweight and when I got confirmation of T2D I was very shocked and depressed. I was very, very fortunate in that the young GP who diagnosed me suggested I get onto the DCUK website as it would provided lots of helpful info and support, and she was right too!</p><p>Getting to grips with the condition does involve a pretty steep learning curve as there's a lot to take at first, but it isn't too hard understanding the basics. Dr David Cavan's Control of Type 2 Diabetes has already been mentioned, I've not read it but if its is half as informative as his 'Reverse Your Diabetes' which I have read it would be well worth a read. As your journey progresses you'll find a wealth of info about D here and elsewhere on the www and some is very good, supportive and reassuring. Much of it busts the myths about D its causes and treatments.</p><p>The general public on the whole don't have a clue about causes or treatments and sadly this also applies to SOME GPs, diabetes nurses and dieticians though it does seem that the situation is improving, albeit slowly.</p><p>You will be given all sorts of 'helpful' and well meaning advice from family and friends proffered in ignorance but once you develop your own well supported knowledge you'll be able to stand your ground backed by scientific FACT.</p><p>Finally, don't panic, don't worry. Managing D isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. There are pluses to be had - my T2D LCHF diet has opened up a vast range of foods and recipes that I'd never have encountered otherwise and my diet in general is far healthier than ever.</p><p>I'll tag [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] and soon she'll pop up with a stack of useful info about D and how it may be managed.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck. There's several thousand folk here behind you.</p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="miahara, post: 1852976, member: 256148"] Hi [USER=486537]@maitai[/USER] and welcome to our rather exclusive anf friendly club! An initial diagnosis is usually a bit of a bolt from the blue. I felt perfectly well and wasn't overweight and when I got confirmation of T2D I was very shocked and depressed. I was very, very fortunate in that the young GP who diagnosed me suggested I get onto the DCUK website as it would provided lots of helpful info and support, and she was right too! Getting to grips with the condition does involve a pretty steep learning curve as there's a lot to take at first, but it isn't too hard understanding the basics. Dr David Cavan's Control of Type 2 Diabetes has already been mentioned, I've not read it but if its is half as informative as his 'Reverse Your Diabetes' which I have read it would be well worth a read. As your journey progresses you'll find a wealth of info about D here and elsewhere on the www and some is very good, supportive and reassuring. Much of it busts the myths about D its causes and treatments. The general public on the whole don't have a clue about causes or treatments and sadly this also applies to SOME GPs, diabetes nurses and dieticians though it does seem that the situation is improving, albeit slowly. You will be given all sorts of 'helpful' and well meaning advice from family and friends proffered in ignorance but once you develop your own well supported knowledge you'll be able to stand your ground backed by scientific FACT. Finally, don't panic, don't worry. Managing D isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. There are pluses to be had - my T2D LCHF diet has opened up a vast range of foods and recipes that I'd never have encountered otherwise and my diet in general is far healthier than ever. I'll tag [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] and soon she'll pop up with a stack of useful info about D and how it may be managed. Best of luck. There's several thousand folk here behind you. Dave [/QUOTE]
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