Just Been diagnosed with Type 2

[AmberAnn]

Hello I've only just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes...It all came about after I attended the UK Biobank where I gave samples of blood etc to be used in research...So was advised to see my doctors..so after a couple of further blood tests..the diabetes was confirmed...Also as a regular user of various other forums I was introduced to this forum...where maybe I can get help and advice and maybe some encouragement as I attempt to control this condition by diet...But first I have to lose weight...I was 14 stone ..since lost a few pounds...5' 6" tall and almost 67 years old...
Just a little about myself..am divorced ..2 adult children...4 smashing grandchildren...am into a little painting when not bashing the laptop 'chatting' on various forums...retired from work..and having passed my driving test when I was 59...I think driving instead of walking..retiring..giving up smoking etc helped me pile on the pounds...
Look forward to reading the various posts etc...Many Thanks
Ann from West Yorkshire...

 

[Lizzytish]

Hi Ann I have just been diagnosed too with type 2 and I live South of the Shire . Pleased to meet you and looking forward to exchanging info and chatting with you.

Namaste
Liz

 

[totsy]

hya ann and lizzy,
i am also in west yorkshire,welcome to the forum,
take care
amanda :wink:

 

[ChocFish]

Hi Anne

Welcome to the forum, sorry about your diagnosis. But it could be a whole lot worse and this is a good forum where you can learn lots about diabetes and how to control it whist still living life to the full.

All the best

Karen

 

[drillingcat]

I was diagnosed with type 2 myself just last week, so I know how you feel!

 

[sleep2much]

Hi, I've just joined the type 2 club too, first thing i did was to rush out and get a tester, checking before meals, two hours after meals, in the morning.....the ends of my fingers are looking like dot to dot puzzles, is it just me who got a bit over excited at the thought of this condition? Checking online for what my results mean, trying to convince myself it's not as bad as I first thought, from what I've seen my levals are not too high but need looking at, 8.6 fasting.
I look forward to reading this forum and learn more about diabetes and how others feel about having it.

 

[fergus]

Wellcome aboard, Ann!

You're at the sharp end, having just been diagnosed. Lots of us on the forum have been at it for a fair while now but even the old hands seem to get a lot out of speaking to other diabetics who've shared success and screw-ups alike.

All the best,

fergus

 

[AmberAnn]

Thanks for the replies...its amazing how common it is...and no have not rushed out to buy a blood testing thingy....wont unless I have to.... :?