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When and how you found out you (or your loved one) had Diabetes?

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Hi everyone, hope you are well and excited about being part of this new community!

Would be great to know a bit about your journey, so I am hoping the question above is a good icebreaker.

My father is diabetic, so I can start by sharing a bit about his story....

He was on his mid 30s and had all the typical symptoms (weight-loss, dehydration), but he was so busy at work he totally ignored the possibility - despite the fact many relatives were already living with diabetes!

It got to the point was taken (I think he was at work) to the A&E and hospitalised for weeks after arriving with a crazy high blood glucose. I remember visiting him at the hospital and not knowing what was going on.

I remember the contents of the fridge (and cupboard) at my home completely changing when he returned home. My mother got rid of everything that contained sugar and we entered a radically sugar free period, probably out a fear.

That's it! Hope some of you feel like sharing as well :)

PS: You might also want to add mention - Who was the most helpful and how?

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My story starts with a doctor's appointment and a routine blood test. I was on a huge work project where my team and I were working 7 days / week for nearly 10 weeks. I was exhausted and wasn't so sure I wasn't losing my mind. The doctor did a lot of blood tests and various other scans. The conclusion was that I had developed type-2 diabetes. This is new to me and I'm just learning what to do. I would appreciate thoughts and input.