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type 2 and bewildered

percypea

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Hi there everyone,
I,m Alison but nicknamed PERCY due to my love of growing my own veggies.I was diagonosed on December 23rd 2010 and boy my life was turned upside down it did'nt hit me till I was at the counter in the chemist.I am kind of bewildered by it all has I was given a little bit of info by my G.P.My diet has almost become sugar free but still keep thinking i'm doing something wrong.I'm in the catering industry so I mostly eat on the go but not sure what other things I need to cut down on I have never had much to do with diabetics sounds sad but very true I'm completely lost .
Alison x
 
Hi Alison.
Welcome to the Forum. Have a good look around and any questions just ask away. There is usually someone around with an answer.

Here is the advice my pal Sue and I usually hand out. Have a read, it might help you to get control of your Diabetes. It also might confuse you even more.......what you may have been told sometimes doesn't match our advice.......

 
Hiya alison,
all i can say is that since my diagnosis in december 2010 i have had lots of good advice and encouragement from this forum they are all friendly and knowledgeable
good luck Rob
 
Hi Alison, 23rd. December 2010 was the date I was told too and what a great time to be told, just before Christmas. Like you, my head has spun and emotions have gone up and down. I have read and read this forum and found it very helpful. Even when I have asked questions, the members have answered so quickly. I have decided to use diabetes as a wake up call, lose weight, get the exercise that I should have been getting and get on with living. So good luck and you are not alone and in my experience on this forum there is always someone to help. Wendy
 
Hello Percy.

There are so many emotions that you go through after being told you have diabetes, and we all deal with it in our own way. However I believe there are two essential things needed, time and support.

Support can come from health specialists, family, friends and forums. There are many people who have, and are still having to come to terms with the new education and lifestyle changes to help ensure a quality of life. None of us ask to have diabetes, but we can choose how to get through it, and it's alot easier just knowing you are not alone.

I'm sure you will find lots of helpful advice if you ask for it...and I learnt to keep asking as I keep learning!

Good luck and best wishes.
 
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