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Hello Everyone 
My name is Fifi. I am a 29 yr old woman form South Australia in Australia. I am a social worker and I currently work with people who have complex mental health issues; I love my work and am very passionate about assisting my clients in their move towards independance.
I love to read (fiction and non fiction) and listen to music (from classical to metal to Indie). I am quite eclectic. I collect elephants (statues, soft toys etc) and as my younger sister is an artist I have started getting involved in the art scene also.
I was diagnosed with Type 2, 3 weeks ago now. Type 2 is in my family on my fathers side. Both his parents had Type 2 and one of his younger sisters had Type 2 which progressed to Type 1.
My Dr is taking things slow for me and at the moment I am on Diamicron 60mgs 1x a day and adjusting my diet
So, so far Type 2 has meant adjusting my diet (I was a sugar addict lol) and getting over my phobia of needles... I had not ever had a blood test until my Dr needed to do one to find out what was going on for me. Even pricking my finger takes a gallon of bravery.
I will be joining a gym soon and I am tackling this semi aggressively... I want to get into a good healthy routine and not get slack...
Hmm... if you would like to know anything more please dont be shy, say hello
much love
~Fi~
My name is Fifi. I am a 29 yr old woman form South Australia in Australia. I am a social worker and I currently work with people who have complex mental health issues; I love my work and am very passionate about assisting my clients in their move towards independance.
I love to read (fiction and non fiction) and listen to music (from classical to metal to Indie). I am quite eclectic. I collect elephants (statues, soft toys etc) and as my younger sister is an artist I have started getting involved in the art scene also.
I was diagnosed with Type 2, 3 weeks ago now. Type 2 is in my family on my fathers side. Both his parents had Type 2 and one of his younger sisters had Type 2 which progressed to Type 1.
My Dr is taking things slow for me and at the moment I am on Diamicron 60mgs 1x a day and adjusting my diet
So, so far Type 2 has meant adjusting my diet (I was a sugar addict lol) and getting over my phobia of needles... I had not ever had a blood test until my Dr needed to do one to find out what was going on for me. Even pricking my finger takes a gallon of bravery.
I will be joining a gym soon and I am tackling this semi aggressively... I want to get into a good healthy routine and not get slack...
Hmm... if you would like to know anything more please dont be shy, say hello
much love
~Fi~