[princesslinda]

Welcome Barbadosgal! Glad you found the forums. It helps a great deal knowing you're around others who understand. We've all been where you are right now, newly diagnosed, scared and frustrated.

First, take a deep breath, try to relax. Now that you are diagnosed you can learn all you can about diabetes and have the long and happy life you so deserve and want.

Get the Becker book recommended above. It's great.

Watch the "white foods," rice, potatoes, pasta and bread, as these will cause your blood sugar to rise quickly. Eat lots of salads, fresh green veggies, lean meats, fish.....not sure what they have available in your town, but here in the states, we have low-carb tortillas...they are a great bread substitute.

There will be plenty of things you can eat....in fact, you can eat anything you want, but some things you'll chose not to eat, as it will raise your blood sugar and make you feel bad.

Testing is so important in learning which foods cause you problems. Test 2 hrs after your first bite. I was given the goal of 140 (7.78) or less at the 2 hr mark, and 110 (6.11) or less fasting.

Metformin works by helping your body better use the insulin you are producing. It will work better along with proper diet and regular exercise. It can also take a little while to see optimal results.

Hope you post often and ask lots of questions. The forum was a god-send to me when first diagnosed, and even now, I learn something new here every day.

Hang in there....You will be fine!