Type 2 Newbie

Hi @LizBuff2019 and welcome!

Your nurse was right - this is a site full of useful information and friendly advice. The link below is a good starting point. Have a good read and ask as many questions as you like.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/

Welcome to the forums @LizBuff2019 nice to have you onboard.

Warm welcome to the club

Welcome.... you will probably find more help here than at the doctors.... a but positive is that your nurse directed you here!

Take a breath, take it one day at a time and you'll be fine!

Hello and welcome,

You have been very fortunate to have been directed to this site- there is no better place yo find help and support and guidance.

You've already been given a link to some helpful information so I will leave that with you

Just know it is totally normal to feel overwhelmed , sad any number of feelings- but this site will really help.

Good luck- read around and ask questions- it takes a while for it all to sink in. Just know there are many many people who are type 2 diabetics and manage their condition mostly with diet- though exercise does help.

Let us know if you have any specific questions after you have read the information ion the link

Welcome and good luck.