Stressing/Confused about possible Type 2 Diagnosis.

[Ukkake]

Evening all,

I think I’m just looking for some support and similar situations.

I attended a hospital appointment last week for something unrelated. Following a routine blood and urine test, glucose was found in my urine and my blood sugar level was 12.3. The nurse and doctor said it was highly likely I have Type 2 Diabetes and to contact my own GP. I had some further blood tests today so currently waiting to hear back.

This is all very sudden and a combination of recently losing my mother and my father has just started chemo and radiotherapy, I’m just about holding things together as it is.

If the results do confirm the suggested diagnosis I don’t know how I’ll cope. I’m a fairy fussy eater at the best of times, I’ve been trying to eat what’s recommended online but to be honest, I just feel like crying and giving up.

Perhaps it will become more normal but looking what I already had in my cupboards and fridge before this happened, there’s very little I should be having.

Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated, I haven’t shared this with anyone yet.

I think your reaction is fairly normal. It's like a grief process. My lovely husband was diagnosed 23 years ago and was really moody for weeks. His diet is just normal and his blood sugar hovers between 5 and 8, ie where it should be. He has the odd cake or bar of chocolate but when he goes for his checks they're always pleased with him. If they put you on medication that will help balance things out. If they insist you try diet alone you may have to try a bit harder. It's scary but you will get used to it.

Sending you a hug. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mum and your dads cancer. It is really hard and I have only started sharing that I am type 2 diabetic 5 years after being diagnosed as I felt embarrassed about it.
However I have managed to keep it under control by changing my diet and I am also a picky eater… don’t eat fish, pulses, tomatoes etc to name so it can be done!
Take one day at a time and see what the outcome is and then do some research. I found the diabetes.co.uk forums helpful if you want advice and pointers re low carb diet.

Sending you a big hug OP. I was diagnosed 5 years ago at the age of 36 and managed to get into remission but sadly I couldn’t keep it up due to life events and depression and I’m very sad to say I now have to take medication.
I agree with the poster who said it is like a grieving process at the beginning. The constant thinking about what you should eat becomes quite tedious at times and makes me frustrated but then I just have to remind myself that it is what it is and roll with it.
Wishing you the very best OP.