[Ahsan]

Hi All,

30 years old, male, London, UK, working in online marketing. I am new to the forum, (found it via the iPhone app) which has proved so useful already.

I was in shock when I was diagnosed less than a week ago and now the years when I was probably pre-diabetic make much more sense. I'm experience a weird combination of feelings, remorse for a life I don't have anymore, guilt for bringing this on myself and relief that I know I can do something to make my life better.

Right now I am just trying to bring my sugar levels down from an average of 23 so I can avoid having to take I insulin, and although I am down to about 11, I never realised it could take so long. I'll find out on the 15th when I visit the hospital. Yesterday, I bought some pills from a Chinese herbalist that allegedly will bring down my sugar levels but I haven't had the courage to take something my doctor didn't prescribe.

Thanks for reading - for now my family doesn't know so this had been quite cathartic.

Cheers,

Ahsan

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

Diabetes is just an inconvenience, that can be managed.

Try carb counting, it works.

Good luck with your control and management.

[dessymichelle]

Hello! I was just diagnosed too... I knew it was coming tho, so I feel I had ya know, time to prepare... I have a pancreas injury and type two runs in my family. I don't know which type I am yet... My dr said that this point it doesn't matter because they are treated the same. I am on metformin and having a hard time with the hair loss. So embarrassing! I am 29 and live in Idaho. I don't want to be insulin dependent either- but just know- you are so not alone out there!

-destiny

[griffen_1981]

I've been on insulin for over ten years and only now getting my shit together. If I can offer advice it would be let people in and involved it makes understanding a bit easier when you can explain it. And as hard as it may be stay ontop of it. It's a pain in the ass but dealing with it head on is a must. Get a routine that fits your life and stick with it. Lifestyle adjustment not huge changes. Good luck lads!!!

[Ahsan]

Cheers Danny, Destiny and Griffen for the warm welcome.

I feel like I am starting to have some control - which is empowering.
Hope you are experiencing the same.

[steve1966]

I was reading your post and I would be very careful about taking an herbal pill and mixing it with the meds your Dr. has prescribed. They can have a bad effect on you. Just to let you know.