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<blockquote data-quote="niclourob" data-source="post: 1901459" data-attributes="member: 492741"><p>Hi everyone, Sorry this is so long. I am 43 and I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know my readings but my GP said I had ‘literally just jumped into being diabetic’ My liver enzymes were also raised by one point, my cholesterol was high (although doc said if the tablets made me feel sick to just stop as it’s not that bad) My blood pressure was also high and I was found to have an underactive thyroid. I’m not seeing the diabetes nurse until Tuesday but I have managed to go from 30 cups a tea with two sugars a day to none. I have also joined the low carb program. My problem is that the GP badly explained anything and this morning I got a letter wanting me to see a cardiologist which has terrified me (GP didn’t even say she was referring me and I can’t speak to her today) I suffer from anxiety anyway and I’m just panicking about it all and thinking the worst. I think every little twinge I get is cancer or I’m going to have a heart attack any minute. I’m just crying all the time as all this has just come as such a shock. Sorry if I sound stupid - I’m just so scared and don’t know where to turn. I would be so grateful for anyone who has been in a similar or for any reassurance or advice anyone can give me. Thank you so much x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="niclourob, post: 1901459, member: 492741"] Hi everyone, Sorry this is so long. I am 43 and I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know my readings but my GP said I had ‘literally just jumped into being diabetic’ My liver enzymes were also raised by one point, my cholesterol was high (although doc said if the tablets made me feel sick to just stop as it’s not that bad) My blood pressure was also high and I was found to have an underactive thyroid. I’m not seeing the diabetes nurse until Tuesday but I have managed to go from 30 cups a tea with two sugars a day to none. I have also joined the low carb program. My problem is that the GP badly explained anything and this morning I got a letter wanting me to see a cardiologist which has terrified me (GP didn’t even say she was referring me and I can’t speak to her today) I suffer from anxiety anyway and I’m just panicking about it all and thinking the worst. I think every little twinge I get is cancer or I’m going to have a heart attack any minute. I’m just crying all the time as all this has just come as such a shock. Sorry if I sound stupid - I’m just so scared and don’t know where to turn. I would be so grateful for anyone who has been in a similar or for any reassurance or advice anyone can give me. Thank you so much x [/QUOTE]
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