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<blockquote data-quote="candyfloss" data-source="post: 111399" data-attributes="member: 22319"><p>I was diagnosed T2 about 6 months ago at age 61. I never felt ashamed. After all its a very common 'condition' throughout the world. My father also had it and he lived into his 80's. He might have gone on a bit more if he could have given up his apple pies and custard but then he didnt let it stop him enjoying his later years.</p><p></p><p>In some respects I thought myself lucky that never being shy of going to the Doctor for regular check ups (unlike some men) I found out about it at an early stage and it empowered me to get up off my not so fat butt and do some exercise and watch what I ate more carefully, learn more about nutrition and how my metabolism works.</p><p></p><p>Now I tell virtually everyone I meet. I have learnt so much about it I grab every opportunity to educate others if they are interested to know more.</p><p></p><p>I know it must have been a shock for you but I would NEVER feel ashamed and I hope you quickly overcome the initial negative feelings. <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="candyfloss, post: 111399, member: 22319"] I was diagnosed T2 about 6 months ago at age 61. I never felt ashamed. After all its a very common 'condition' throughout the world. My father also had it and he lived into his 80's. He might have gone on a bit more if he could have given up his apple pies and custard but then he didnt let it stop him enjoying his later years. In some respects I thought myself lucky that never being shy of going to the Doctor for regular check ups (unlike some men) I found out about it at an early stage and it empowered me to get up off my not so fat butt and do some exercise and watch what I ate more carefully, learn more about nutrition and how my metabolism works. Now I tell virtually everyone I meet. I have learnt so much about it I grab every opportunity to educate others if they are interested to know more. I know it must have been a shock for you but I would NEVER feel ashamed and I hope you quickly overcome the initial negative feelings. :D [/QUOTE]
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