Earlier this week I was told I have Type 2 Diabetes and my mind has been going through a lot. I got very discouraged and mildly depressed since I’ve never had to deal with a desease like this before. Thankfully my very supportive SO has made these past few days better.
I now know that I have to make lifestyle changes and it’s been very overwhelming, since I don’t know where to start. I need help finding resources that will help me throughout this new phase in my life.
I have a few questions I was hoping this SUB could help me solve:
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What is a good quality glucose test kit I can purchase? I’ve been looking at this one on Amazon but idk if there are better options out there.
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What features should I look for in a test kit?
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What’s the most economic way of going about the test strips and lancets?
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What apps are helpful to you with diabetes? Either for tracking sugar levels or other stuff.
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Are there any nutritional resources you would recommend? My doctor told me to look for a nutritionist, but my medical plan doesn’t cover one, and I don’t have the money to consult one. Are there good websites I can visit or apps I can download with various tips, ideas and info on meal prep?
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For those of you who needed to loose weight what have l you found helpful? I now have a good motivation, but I don’t know where to start as far as actually exercising.
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Any other info on the subject that you would consider helpful.
Thank you all very much in advance!
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