| Jo welcome to the forums, you have found a great source of information and have been great information so far. I would also highly recommend the Becker book, I found it easy to read and very informative. I actually started reading it again for a refresher after 8 months.
As has been said, watch your carbs, test often and exercise. I must say I would not be at all impressed with your Doctor, but sadly his approach is not unusual.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, scared, down and guilty are all normal reactions to being diagnosed. The good news is that being diagnosed is not the end of the world and for many of us it has been a real turning point and the start of a healthier life.
Things get much better and easier. Now that you have to forums you have people to turn to for help and support. Ask lots of questions and you will do fine.
__________________  Cosmo the Duck: is with Gretchen in Cambridge, MA. Ping the Duck: is with Nancy
Metformin 500mg twice daily, Enap 5mg
Diagnosed T2 on 26th Nov'07, with BG of 21mmol/L (378mg/dL) and A1c of 11.6%.
Most recent A1c 10/09/09: 6.1%
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