That's upsetting news indeed Bert and must have come as a bit of a shock.
I know several people who have diabeties and I can tell you that it is a serious progressive medical condition, irrespective of what others say.
As LD has already said it's a condition that can be managed but you have to put effort into this and not depend solely on medication - if any - to keep healthy.
If it has been caught early enough and is Type 2 you may be able to manage by diet and excercise alone, if not you'll be prescribed appropriate medication to keep your blood glucose levels in control. Failure to keep the levels in the normal range can have serious consequences.
It's in your interest to help yourself as much as the Nurse Practitioner who will be looking after you and I would urge you to take her/his advice to heart.
Please don't fall into the trap of thinking that if you're prescribed medication to manage your condition that it will allow you to continue as before - it won't, you will have to change you lifestyle to keep on top of your condition.
Whilst you might I'm a bit of a doom merchant it's necessary to make you aware of what's involved in having this condition.
It can be successfully managed if you're sensible and take the medical advice you'll be offered, but it's up to you how easy this will be and how healthy you remain.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/managing-diabetes.htmlGood luck and I hope you get some good news on Monday.
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