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Hi folks

I am Karen (chocfish) husband, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes :-(

I have had symptoms for a number of weeks, and Karen nagged non-stop to let her near enough murder me with one of those size 10 knitting needle things to test I steadfastly refused thinking that if I ignore the situation it would just quietly go away again.

These things don't go away though do they? After yet another miserable night she looked daggers at me, the giant needle looked slightly less scary (yep you don't know that side of her) the result was a fasting bg of 18.3.
I had a GP appointment this afternoon, GTT and a whole host of other tests to follow; I know I have had years of learning from Karen, but somehow this is different for me, I find it very difficult to accept. Dare I say it, I am scared, I am even scared of changing my diet, of reducing carbohydrates.

i am hoping that where diabetes is concerned members will accept me as an individual, not as Karen's/chocfish's husband.

Thank you in advance

John
 
Hi John.
Welcome to the forum.

First and only time I will mention Karen. I am glad she finally got through to you. That's it !!

Well having taken the plunge if there is anything you want to know then just ask and we will do our best to answer. Have a good look around and ask questions when you are ready.

Diet is the biggest area of conflict on here we have had recently. You will have to see what works best for you and do what you think is right. Some people can tolerate carbs , others can't. We are all different.

Anyway John, good luck and long life.

Ken.
 
Welcome aboard, John.

It's not necessarily the shock of the diagnosis as the indignation of being proved wrong!

And then there's them saying "anyone could have made that mistake"... :)

Take it easy, mate.
 
Welcome John.

You don't need any advice from me, you've got the best in the business on your side already.

fergus
 
hya john and a warm welcome to the forum,
ask whatever u need to, i guess sometimes its easier to talk to strangers than loved ones, hope we can help :D
 
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