Support: Diagnosis and AnxietyHi everyone- I was diagnosed a month and a half ago with type 2. I’m only 25 and already struggle with depression and anxiety. I’m only on medication so far...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental HealthCopingSupport
Feeling Overwhelmed With LifeI usually handle stress pretty well, but recently I feel things are out of control. With everything that is going on in the world and talk of the government shutdown...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingMental HealthSupport
Husband's Responses to My Type 2 Diagnosis Have Hurt Me DeeplyHi. I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2020. My husband's first action was to order a chocolate dessert at a restaurant and loudly look at me and ask...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Type 2 Diabetic with DMEHi everyone - Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic - 43 year old woman. End of June went to the Eye Dr thinking I was needing new lenses but far from...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSupportNewly DiagnosedMental Health
Need support..I’m very stressed with my diabetes, I really hate diabetes, it causes me so much stress. When first diagnosed I was really scared, I lost weight stuck to a strict...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesSupportMental HealthDepressionCoping
Newly Diagnosed.Im 56 and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Im a nervous wreck all the time. What should I eat not eat. These medications scare me because I keep hearing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSupport
random dropsI am sure there are people out there that have random unexplained drops in their sugars. My sugars today I do not know what they were before eating lunch, however...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSupportSymptomsBlood Sugar Management
What would you tell someone worried about starting their first injectable medication?It can be scary to start injections for the first time as a diabetes treatment. What words of encouragement or tips would you share with a fellow community member who's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceInsulinSupport
Feeling lostI feel like a total failure as a wife.. Tuesday it was confirmed that my 40 year old husband has type 2 diabetes. His blood sugar was 192 at his...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSupportTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed