Hi
I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I'm a 37yo guy, I know I'm overweight.
It's been almost 2 weeks since I was diagnosed, my HBA1C came back as 8.2 and was told by my doctor I really should be looking at around below 7.5. This has came about due to me falling ill with a viral infection that has floored me taken me to recover.
I have an appointment for a diabetic clinic with the nurse this week (my first) and my doctor has put me on 2 x Metformin 500mg a day, with the thinking that I should raise this to 4 a day probably by the end of the year.
This site seen like a treasure trove for information & support so far, although I am still very overwhelmed by it all.
So, the last few weeks has been a rollercoaster of emotions, just when I feel positive about it, doubt springs to mind. I've been angry, sad, depressed, determined, positive about it within the space of a few minutes! :crazy:
Anyway, I could rant for longer, but hello people, Checking in here.
G
I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I'm a 37yo guy, I know I'm overweight.
It's been almost 2 weeks since I was diagnosed, my HBA1C came back as 8.2 and was told by my doctor I really should be looking at around below 7.5. This has came about due to me falling ill with a viral infection that has floored me taken me to recover.
I have an appointment for a diabetic clinic with the nurse this week (my first) and my doctor has put me on 2 x Metformin 500mg a day, with the thinking that I should raise this to 4 a day probably by the end of the year.
This site seen like a treasure trove for information & support so far, although I am still very overwhelmed by it all.
So, the last few weeks has been a rollercoaster of emotions, just when I feel positive about it, doubt springs to mind. I've been angry, sad, depressed, determined, positive about it within the space of a few minutes! :crazy:
Anyway, I could rant for longer, but hello people, Checking in here.
G