Newly diagnosed
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Newly diagnosed type 1
If you or someone you care for has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes you may be feeling overwhelmed. It is perfectly normal to be feeling angry, shocked, confused, upset, scared or unsure of what having diabetes means.
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Newly diagnosed type 2
When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes you may feel a variety of emotions. Perhaps you are relieved, finally being able to explain your symptoms. You may feel shock and disbelief. These feelings are completely normal when you are diagnosed with a chronic disease.