No, just the opposite, confirmation of diabetes diagnosis in February 2021 is a blessing. I am the eldest of 8, all my siblings were diagnosed 12 to 22 years ago. Both my parents passed 30 years ago with diabetes complications and comorbidities within 10 years of being diagnosed.

So I exhibited known symptons for 12 years, prior to being diagnosed. At my annual physical, I kept asking my doctor if I could be diabetic. He kept telling me no. He retired and my new doctor tested my A1C upon request. A1C was 13.5, now 5.1.

What I did in response to my diabetes diagnosis, my ultralow carb right eating plan saved my life. I eat to my meter. I was doing 13 prescription medications daily, before diagnosis. Now only 3.

My liver function is better, my kidney function is better, the peripheral neuropathy has subsided, my vision has improved, triglycerides took a nosedive, cholesterol is far the best its been since before I was 19. I will celebrate the 41st anniversary of my 29th birthday in June.

I am more sure of myself now than I ever was. I have to this time, never taken diabetes medications.
Zero insecurity.

Baby steps. Take control of your diabetes journey. Live life on your terms. I took control.

And never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a wonderful day.

Dinner tonight for my Bride and I. 4 carbs for me.

No, I unfortunately don't have a CGM. Here in South Africa you must be on a more expensive medical aid to have a CGM. I was once giving the chance to try one, but because I do a lot of sports I tend to sweat much and the sensor adhesion did not last long and kept itching and falling of. Until better and more affordable technology becomes available I am my own CGM for the time being. 😉
But I stay positive, eat right and exercise and make the most of it.

Hi Hkc and Jennifer. Are you both Type 2?
I am Type 1 (insulin dependent), and trust me the fear and dangers are 10 fold.
Besides always ensuring you have a supply of high carbs with you, and your insulin which must be at a constant optimal temperature.... I must always be vigilant, as one mistake or miscalculation and I could go into coma or sever ketoacidosis. It's like having 1 years old child to look after 24hrs of everyday. Hence, it does tend to make one a bit more insecure and unsure.
Though as you mentioned, a balanced diet (eating right for me is the easy part) and some form of exercise per day does mitigate the effects - physically and psychologically. I just cant shake the niggling feeling in the back of my head that I have to do something or check something regarding my diabetes... the whole time. It's exhausting!
But, I am truly thankfully to have found Diabetes Team to share with people who do understand.