What was it like right before being diagnosed?

I just am curious as to what others have experienced right before they were diagnosed, symptoms wise, what kind of headspace you were in, I’ve been doing some research and I AM going to seek medical attention because I do believe i may have type 2. But I’m so nervous. I’m usually never afraid to visit a doctor ever, or even get blood work done. Lately i have been so scared about this and absolutely refuse to go even though my family and boyfriend have told me to (who is in the medical field himself). I apologize if it seems invasive and i know not everyone is the same and has the same symptoms but I cant help but be curious as to how people who are diagnosed experienced everything :/