[sirid]

I got my diagnosis last week. I knew it was coming based on how I was feeling. But still.

Yesterday I saw my educator for the first time who will be taking over my diabetes management as I need a little more aggressive treatment.
I am grateful because now I know why I feel like crap most of the time and it is not laziness or whatever- it was the diabetes. Knowing that, and taking my meds, pills and insulin, I have hope that I will feel better soon.
I am having a hard time getting support, for example, at lunch today my husband ordered ice cream. I asked him not to, but he insisted and I just walked out. I am fine saying no to it (sweets aren't my thing) but that was too in my face considering the newness of all of this.

I am really sensitive to people judging me and already the "just lose weight" has started. That's not the kind I have and anyway its a symptom, not a sign...*ranting*

Anyway... if anyone sees this, can you give me your thoughts on the any or all of the following:

D

1. Do we *have* to wear medical alert bracelets?
2. How do you deal with people judging you? i.e., comments about weight...
3. How open are you about your diagnosis? was it a slow process of telling people, or is it vitally important to tell those you spend a lot of time with?
4. What are a couple of things you wish you knew in your first weeks/months/year?

Thank you so much for all the support on here, I am feeling better about this already.