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I just got my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes yesterday and I'm still in the shocked, confused and denial stage at the moment.
As a 55 year old male I actually went to the GP for that test all men of a certain age should have. It was only when my GP did a urine test that the subject of diabetes came up. After he did a meter test (10.5), and I had a full "blood works" at the hospital, the diagnosis was confirmed.
I've got a thousand thoughts and questions vying for attention in my head but, thanks to this forum, there are the first signs of clarity and acceptance forming in my mind.
I'm awaiting a letter from my GP laying out my next steps, including the ubiquitous Metformin prescription, a full health "mot" schedule and a NHS educational course for diabetics.
It's going to be tough but I'm sure I can adapt. I LOVE bread and I like a drink. But I already exercise a lot and have a BMI that is only just overweight (25.7). If I can get rid of the "naughty carbs" and cut out the drink I'm hoping, with the help of the meds, to control this as much as possible.
Anyway, sorry if I've bored anyone with my ramblings. I appreciate the support this forum has already given me in the 24 hours or so since I found it. Hopefully, when I become an expert, I will be able to return the favour to the next batch of "newbies".
Mike
As a 55 year old male I actually went to the GP for that test all men of a certain age should have. It was only when my GP did a urine test that the subject of diabetes came up. After he did a meter test (10.5), and I had a full "blood works" at the hospital, the diagnosis was confirmed.
I've got a thousand thoughts and questions vying for attention in my head but, thanks to this forum, there are the first signs of clarity and acceptance forming in my mind.
I'm awaiting a letter from my GP laying out my next steps, including the ubiquitous Metformin prescription, a full health "mot" schedule and a NHS educational course for diabetics.
It's going to be tough but I'm sure I can adapt. I LOVE bread and I like a drink. But I already exercise a lot and have a BMI that is only just overweight (25.7). If I can get rid of the "naughty carbs" and cut out the drink I'm hoping, with the help of the meds, to control this as much as possible.
Anyway, sorry if I've bored anyone with my ramblings. I appreciate the support this forum has already given me in the 24 hours or so since I found it. Hopefully, when I become an expert, I will be able to return the favour to the next batch of "newbies".
Mike