New diabetic type 2

[Stephanie 1233]

I am newly diagnosed I am very overwhelmed and my family are not supporting me I feel little depressed to.

 

[Antje77]

Hi @Stephanie 1233 , and welcome to the forum!

Would you like to tell us a bit more? Many of us have been in the same boat, and perhaps people will have useful tips for you.
It would be easier if we knew the particular things you find difficult to deal with though.

Have you found our short introduction to diabetes already? You might find it helpful: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/

Wish you all the best!

 

[copilost]

I am very overwhelmed

yes this is normal. take a deep breath, you can do this. I found this site really supportive. Start here with all your questions and worries and "would like to knows". Any question or concerns you have - put it here, you will get helpful, sensible and informed responses. Really, it's going to be ok

 

[Stephanie 1233]

Thank you for your help .

 

[Shan-Marie]

Hello,

Snap i am in the same boat. I was diagnosed last week and its been so full on. The tablets are making me feel sick and ill. I hate testing my sugar level. I feel so depressed. I just feel completely lost with it all.

 

[catinahat]

Welcome @Stephanie 1233
Have a look at this blog by joKalsbeek, she has listed all the things she wishes someone had told her when she was first diagnosed https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/

 

[MrsA2]

@Stephanie 1233 @Shan-Marie
Hi Stephanie and Shan-Marie
I was diagnosed in lockdown week -double whammy!. Major stress, anger and depression here!
But I've had time to read, research and now know its not a life sentence, its a manageable condition which is within my control... and theres loads of help out here. You are not alone and yes it does take time to get used to the idea. Its OK to feel angry, sad, 'why me?' and million other things too.
Don't beat yourselves up for not knowing everything right from the beginning. Its a lot to learn so be kind and gentle to yourselves. Its OK to make mistakes or shout and scream.
You've already found this forum, which is brilliant. Ask anything, read everything and you will get there

 

[Stephanie 1233]

Thank you for your help.