Diagnosed Nov. 2004

[Lynne]

I'm 55, Canadian, retired and I like to garden and golf. My husband and I have a hobby farm with 2 horses. I was surprised at my diagnosis, no family history that I know, but I've taken control and I'll be starting at the local diabetes clinic Dec.8.

I'm interested in recipes, tips, and coping with the planning that's required to stay healthy!

[mg_2204]

Hello Lynne! You've come to the right place. This forum is wonderful! You will find recipes too.

[Littlebit63_99]

Lynne,

Welcome to the forum!!! :) You will find lots of tips, friends and companionship here, and a few great laughs!!! :thumbsup:

[Dewey]

Hi Lynne and welcome...as I said to our other Canadian members, the Canadian side of the family sure is growing! :D Glad to have you here and we look forward to sharing with and learning from you! :)

[nantomsuethom]

Hi Lynne. Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for just what you are looking for!!

[Belinda]

Welcome to the forums...lots of great :thumbsup: people here.

[gettingby]

WELCOME LYNNE.
Glad to have you with us.

[duck]

Welcome Lynne.

Question for you: Sometime before you got diagnosed, were you ill with a cold or mild cold? I too have no family history, and about a month before the onset of symptoms I remember getting that "I am getting a cold" feeling in the back of my throat, had a tough night and the next day I was fine. I think that was when my immune system killed the cold and then decided to go after the insulin-producing islet cells. (I always ask fellow diabetics who say they have no family history of the disease...)

[koblenz]

Hi Lynne, and welcome to the new and improved greatest forum on the net for Diabetes! As others have said, great group of guys and gals. Don't be afraid to ask questions; no question is too small (or in my case, too stupid). Chances are someone here has some great advice for you.

I look forward to reading your posts.

[am1977]

Welcome, Lynn :)

Good to see another newbie :) These are awesome forums here, and I hope that you will feel that way too :thumbsup:

Hope to see you around :)

Andrea

[Lynne]

I wish I could blame my tests on a cold- truth is, my family is tightlipped about medical problems so there could be someone out there with type 2, like me. I'm eating like a sparrow, my morning scores are in the 8's's now and I'm anxious to know how many carbs I'm allowed per day so I can make more headway. No meds yet.Thanks!

[Musqua]

Hi Lynne :)

Welcome to the friendliest & neatest forum on the net. I know that you will enjoy your time here. the others will go all out to help you and support you. I know that for a fact as they have helped me plenty.

:whistling Canadian Girls Rock :whistling

[KickStart101]

A Warm Welcome Lynne and nice to meet you. I'm glad you are taking
control of your Diabetes. You will get lots of Good info here and meet many
new :cool: friends.
That's COOL you have a Hobby Farm. My cousin does also, he has 6 horses
and he and his wife love it. Great therapy.
***Carlie*** :) :)

[Eri's mom]

Welcome to the best diabetes forum around!!! All the ppl here are wonderful and hae awesome advice :)

[Jenn80Mc]

Welcome Lynne I'm Jenn and I'm new here myself :)