Newly Diagnosed In Pittsburgh PA

[Guest guest]

Hi, and thanks for inviting me to this group. I was recently

diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in June of 2004. When my doctor told

me this, I asked " why me? " I was angered, upset, and most of all I

was in denial. I had no symptoms. I am not taking any medications

for this as of yet. I have my meter and check my blood sugars 1-2x a

day. I start diabetes class in another month, and meet with a

nutritionist. My doctor told me with weight loss and exercise, I can

avoid medication for awhile maybe even permanently.

I have read many of the messages on here and see that there are alot

of caring people still left in the world. I would like to take the

opportunity and talk with all of you, and I am looking forward to

responding to the messages here on the message board.

If anyone is in the Pittsburgh area and wants an exercise buddy, or

someone to talk to, let me know.

Thanks again for the invitation to this group, and thanks for

listening.