Hi I'm a newbie on herw

[Sujac]

Hi ya My name is Jacqui.I have been diagnosed since May 06.I have recently gone onto Insulin and am now controlling my diabetes.Only down side at the moment,have had a recall re- my eyes,early diabetic changes picked up in left eye.Have to go for another test on Monday.Diagnosis came as a big shock,as there is no family history.Am 5ft 4 and weigh about 8st 10 so am not overweight.Have always exercised and eaten fairly well,don't know where it's come from.Am already a member on another forum which has been a great help to me and I have made loads of new friends.Nice to meet some on here.Jacqui

[Blair]

Hi Jacqui, nice to have you here, welcome

Please explore around the forum and if you have any questions please do ask. Looking forward to your participation,

[Sujac]

Thanks for the welcome Blair

[karen1976]

Welcome to the forum, Jacqui! Good luck with your test today!

[Sujac]

All has gone well.Early changes pickes up in left eye,slight heamorages but nothing to worry about apparantly quite common.Still got to wait for second opoinion.

[karen1976]

That's good to hear and, yeah, definitely get a second opinion to make sure. A big load off, I'll bet!

How are you doing with control using insulin? I tried the pill form early on and switched over relatively quick. By eating well and excercising 5 days a week, I've actually been able to reduce my doses (yay!). Still not perfect, and I'm still learning and adjusting often... but MUCH better.

I think you'll find the forum quite helpful, there're a lot of great people here!

[Blair]

I agree with Karen, Jacqui, a second opinion is most certainly needed always. I wish you good luck and health,

Blair