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Newly diabetic

Lisadavis

Lisadavis

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Hi I have been a diabetic since end of January still finding it hard to get round all the info that the docs and nurses tell me it all goes in but then it doesn't make any sense when I try telling anyone. Does anyone else have the same problem or any suggestions to help me. many thanks.
 
Hi, are you type 1? Type 2? What medication are you on? If there's specific aspects you are struggling with tell us what they are and we can try to help :)


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Hi Lisa
welcome to the forum :)
it has only been 3 1/2 months and if you are not understanding everything it can be a total overwhelming feeling.

maybe if you could give a description of some of the things that you are struggling with - there are loads of people who have been through exactly what you are going through and will be able to help.

do keep posting -- we will help get you feeling more confident :)
 
Hi Lisa ,

As him too states, it has only been 3 and a half months.

I am 30 and have been diabetic for 18 years and still struggle to get things right, specifically any information I am given.

I use to find it helpful to take a note pad and take notes on what is said. The other option is to ask if they have any information leaflets on the subject matter you are discussing.

Ask them to repeat the information if you don't understand. They will recognise why and support you.

Diabetes doesn't define us, but it does take a bit of time to get your head around it and all the information. Don't beat yourself up.

If it helps post a message after every appointment asking for clarification from this forum. We all have different experiences and different types of diabetes and have a lot to learn from each other.

No question is ever a stupid question. I'm a nurse and still get things confused and still (occasionally) make silly decisions. It is a continual learning cycle.

Just breathe, take one day at a time, take it seriously but live your life and be happy. You will get there xxxxx

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