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T2 Newly diagnosed

zacthedog

zacthedog

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Messages
69
Location
Ipswich
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Injections,
Hello, my name is Gary, diagnosed 2 days ago but had realised just before Christmas, no surprise really, have had too much of a sweet tooth for far too long!
I live in Ipswich and work for a Large Builders Merchant as a manager. I live for the Norfolk Broads and spend as time up there as possible, my main love is my Long Haired German Shepherd Zac, I have a motorcycle but do not use it as much as I would like, I am married but no kids, the dogs keeps us more than busy.
Looking at live with Diabetes as a positive, a chance to change my life for a better healthier future, I know there are going to be tough times ahead and as I am yet to have my first session with the diabetic nurse, I know my diet will have to change drastically, but I am prepared to do what ever it takes to make me healthier, using this as a wake up call. My family has a history of heart disease and this would have got me also without a change to my lifestyle, being diagnosed now with this is the shock I needed.
There will be lots of question on my part and I will look forward to joining in with other threads where I can!
all the best for now,
Gary.
 
zacthedog said:
Hello, my name is Gary, diagnosed 2 days ago but had realised just before Christmas, no surprise really, have had too much of a sweet tooth for far too long!
I live in Ipswich and work for a Large Builders Merchant as a manager. I live for the Norfolk Broads and spend as time up there as possible, my main love is my Long Haired German Shepherd Zac, I have a motorcycle but do not use it as much as I would like, I am married but no kids, the dogs keeps us more than busy.
Looking at live with Diabetes as a positive, a chance to change my life for a better healthier future, I know there are going to be tough times ahead and as I am yet to have my first session with the diabetic nurse, I know my diet will have to change drastically, but I am prepared to do what ever it takes to make me healthier, using this as a wake up call. My family has a history of heart disease and this would have got me also without a change to my lifestyle, being diagnosed now with this is the shock I needed.
There will be lots of question on my part and I will look forward to joining in with other threads where I can!
all the best for now,
Gary.
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Welcome to the forums Gary. There's some great info on the website and in the forums so have a look around.

Any questions, just ask and there's often someone around who can help.

At some point @daisy1 will probably give you the 'joiners pack'.
 
Hello Gary. And welcome to the Forum, you will learn a fair amount on Diabetes from some very knowledgeable people here.
 
zacthedog said:
Hello, my name is Gary, diagnosed 2 days ago but had realised just before Christmas, no surprise really, have had too much of a sweet tooth for far too long!
I live in Ipswich and work for a Large Builders Merchant as a manager. I live for the Norfolk Broads and spend as time up there as possible, my main love is my Long Haired German Shepherd Zac, I have a motorcycle but do not use it as much as I would like, I am married but no kids, the dogs keeps us more than busy.
Looking at live with Diabetes as a positive, a chance to change my life for a better healthier future, I know there are going to be tough times ahead and as I am yet to have my first session with the diabetic nurse, I know my diet will have to change drastically, but I am prepared to do what ever it takes to make me healthier, using this as a wake up call. My family has a history of heart disease and this would have got me also without a change to my lifestyle, being diagnosed now with this is the shock I needed.
There will be lots of question on my part and I will look forward to joining in with other threads where I can!
all the best for now,
Gary.
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Hi Gary and welcome. You're making very positive noises which is great. You're definitely in the right place for support and guidance. Best wishes, Jan x
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. You are in the right place to get yourself on track, if you have any questions just ask, we are a helpful bunch :)
 
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