newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Im a nervous wreck all the time. What should I eat not eat. These medications scare me because I keep hearing how dangerous they are and that ill land up on dialysis eventually.
Newly Diagnosed
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Hi and welcome!
What medications are you taking for diabetes? That will affect the answers you get.
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What type of insulin? Just one type or two types? Have you been given a set dose or will you adjust for each meal?
Sorry for all the questions, but it will help you get better information.
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Hello and welcome @amediblas
As @Goonergal said the specific advice does vary depending on what medication you are on and what your levels are showing.
However, to take a step back, when diagnoses it is totally normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed and anxious. If you are like me also a huge feeling of self pity is in the mix too.
It's a lot to take in but you have found a great resource in this site. It will take time but read around, ask questions and you will start feeling a bit more in control.
Good luck and welcome
As @Goonergal said the specific advice does vary depending on what medication you are on and what your levels are showing.
However, to take a step back, when diagnoses it is totally normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed and anxious. If you are like me also a huge feeling of self pity is in the mix too.
It's a lot to take in but you have found a great resource in this site. It will take time but read around, ask questions and you will start feeling a bit more in control.
Good luck and welcome
