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<blockquote data-quote="Luna21" data-source="post: 362002"><p>Hi Lifesway, and welcome to the forum. :wave: </p><p></p><p>I was only diagnosed in January, and have found the majority of advice on here really helpful.</p><p></p><p>I have all of the above, high BP, high Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism and I also suffer from an auto-immune arthritis which means I take so much medication, I rattle when I walk, but I sincerely hope that my time is nowhere near up on this mortal coil!</p><p></p><p>So far, in one month, following a sensible, and low(ish) carb diet I have lost 11 lbs, and already feel better about myself. I'm not particularly overweight, had a very healthy diet, but have still managed to make changes to my diet to hopefully avoid long-term problems, and hopefully educated myself a little better too.</p><p></p><p>I felt adrift when I was diagnosed....it was you have diabetes, here's a book, eat what it says, and we'll see you in a months time! :shock: Hardly fills you full of confidence, does it? However I have researched my condition non-stop on the internet, and on here, and I think I now have a handle on what to do, which is personal to each person I think.</p><p></p><p>The main thing is not to panic, and no you aren't going to keel over anytime soon!</p><p>I know that fear and uncertainty are the first responses to the diagnosis, but take each day as it comes. Lots of people on here have great tips and ideas, but read them all, and only take from it what suits you, as everyone is different.</p><p></p><p>You are your own best judge on what's best for you, so I wish you all the best of luck, and just remember, you aren't alone! </p><p>I will be struggling along with you for sure, but I don't intend to let diabetes run, or ruin my life. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Luna21, post: 362002"] Hi Lifesway, and welcome to the forum. :wave: I was only diagnosed in January, and have found the majority of advice on here really helpful. I have all of the above, high BP, high Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism and I also suffer from an auto-immune arthritis which means I take so much medication, I rattle when I walk, but I sincerely hope that my time is nowhere near up on this mortal coil! So far, in one month, following a sensible, and low(ish) carb diet I have lost 11 lbs, and already feel better about myself. I'm not particularly overweight, had a very healthy diet, but have still managed to make changes to my diet to hopefully avoid long-term problems, and hopefully educated myself a little better too. I felt adrift when I was diagnosed....it was you have diabetes, here's a book, eat what it says, and we'll see you in a months time! :shock: Hardly fills you full of confidence, does it? However I have researched my condition non-stop on the internet, and on here, and I think I now have a handle on what to do, which is personal to each person I think. The main thing is not to panic, and no you aren't going to keel over anytime soon! I know that fear and uncertainty are the first responses to the diagnosis, but take each day as it comes. Lots of people on here have great tips and ideas, but read them all, and only take from it what suits you, as everyone is different. You are your own best judge on what's best for you, so I wish you all the best of luck, and just remember, you aren't alone! I will be struggling along with you for sure, but I don't intend to let diabetes run, or ruin my life. :D [/QUOTE]
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