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Newly diagnosed and a little anxious

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Jo1906

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Type of diabetes
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Hi
I was advised on Friday that I have diabetes after a blood sugars very high reading of 123mmol. Not yet advised if type 1 or 2 ( there is a family history of type 1).
I was advised that insulin is likely to be the treatment but I will get an appointment with a diabetic nurse to sort this, the receptionist at the GP has no idea when this will be.
I am feeling very anxious and lost I have no idea if I should be reducing sugar or carbs or both.
 
I had a similar BG result last August, and have managed to make a huge difference to it from 121 to 40 by making lifestyle changes - low carb and exercise, and also with medication - but the biggest effect is from the lifestyle changes.
 
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