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Newly diagnosed
- Thread starter Peachesm
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Resurgam
Master
- Messages
- 10,133
- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hello and welcome.
Can you give a bit more information about the type of diabetes you have, and how you are treating it?
Can you give a bit more information about the type of diabetes you have, and how you are treating it?
Hello and welcome,
I am not surprised you feel nervous and afraid but the great Nes is that you have found this site. I was also nervous afraid and devastated when I was diagnosed- the amazing people here have made all the difference and will also be willing to help you.
If you can provide some more information then that will help people give you some guidance. The information that is most useful is what type of diabetes you have, your age, your symptoms, whether you are overweight or not- and don't be afraid of being judged- you won't get that here.
Read around and let us know how we can best help you.
Welcome!
I am not surprised you feel nervous and afraid but the great Nes is that you have found this site. I was also nervous afraid and devastated when I was diagnosed- the amazing people here have made all the difference and will also be willing to help you.
If you can provide some more information then that will help people give you some guidance. The information that is most useful is what type of diabetes you have, your age, your symptoms, whether you are overweight or not- and don't be afraid of being judged- you won't get that here.
Read around and let us know how we can best help you.
Welcome!
Peachesm
Member
- Messages
- 7
- Location
- Scotland
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Exercise. Worrying.
Hi and thank you for replying. I am type 2 and i take 3 metformin a day. Its all very scary right now and the food side is hard to understand. I think i have done good but worry im going to get ill if i eat something that is bad. Liz
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Hi @Peachesm and welcome!
This is a great place for information and support. You mentioned concerns about what to eat. Addressing diet - reducing carbohydrates - is very important - you might find the dietary information in this link useful: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/ and the dietdoctor.com website is great for recipes, menus and general information.
Have a good read and ask as many questions as you like.
This is a great place for information and support. You mentioned concerns about what to eat. Addressing diet - reducing carbohydrates - is very important - you might find the dietary information in this link useful: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/ and the dietdoctor.com website is great for recipes, menus and general information.
Have a good read and ask as many questions as you like.
Daibell
Master
Hi and welcome. Follow the advice you will find all round these forums and keep the carbs down. Make up with proteins, fats, veg and non-tropical fruit to keep you feeling full.
