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Hi All,

My name is Aly. I am a 26 yo SAHM of 2 kids, ages 4.5 and almost 3. I have felt

out of sorts for a few months now, but attributed it to stress regarding moving

(we moved on November 1st) and finances (moving, Christmas, and February being a

short month left us rather lacking in funds). I was reading an unrelated web

board where some symptoms of diabetes were listed, and I realized that I had

those same symptoms. So, I got tested on Saturday, and was told yesterday that

yes, I am diabetic. I am to go for the follow-up BG test ASAP, just to confirm

the diagnosis, but considering my family history (mom is diabetic and my

grandfather on my dad's side recently died of complications due to his

diabetes), my symptoms, and my overall risk factors (being overweight and mostly

sedentary), it's pretty much guaranteed.

Luckily, I've got a friend who had a spare monitor, and started testing my

sugars today after breakfast. All I can say is, no wonder I feel so out of it!

My fasting number on my blood draw this weekend was 153. This morning after

breakfast (a poor choice of peanut butter and honey...oops!), I hit 184, and

then after lunch (spaghetti - portion size is probably bigger than desired), it

went up to 205.

Anyway, I hope to find some support and good informatin about living with

diabetes here. Thanks for letting me join

Aly