Newly DIgnosed Type 2 diabetes
Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
However you're feeling right now — that's okay.
People react to a diabetes diagnosis in all kinds of ways. In Angie's experience, no two people respond the same.
Some people say, "I knew this was coming." They'd watched a parent or sibling go through it and had been half-expecting the news for years. There's almost a sense of resignation — not surprise, just a quiet acceptance that it's their turn now.
Some are completely blindsided. They feel fit, they eat reasonably well, they had no idea. The diagnosis comes out of nowhere and leaves them reeling.
Some arrive at their first appointment having already overhauled their diet, downloaded three apps, and read everything they could find online. They're ready. They want a plan and they want it now.
And some put their head in the sand. The letter from the GP sits on the bench. The referral goes unfollowed. It's too confronting to look at, so they don't — at least not yet.
And then there was the lady who cried. And cried. And cried. She sat across from Angie as though she had just been handed the most devastating news of her life — the kind of diagnosis that changes everything, that you never quite prepare for, that makes the world feel suddenly very different. Angie didn't quite know what to do with her at first. But as they talked, it became clear — this diagnosis hadn't landed in a vacuum. It had come on top of a whole lot of other losses. It was one thing too many. And sometimes, that's all it takes.
Angie sat with her. And they worked through it together. Because sometimes that's exactly what's needed before anything else can happen.
There is no right way to feel. A diabetes diagnosis is a loss — of the life you thought you had, of the future you imagined, of a version of yourself that didn't have to think about this. Grief, shock, guilt, anger, relief — all of it is valid. All of it is normal.
What matters is what happens next.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can feel daunting — but with the right education and support, most people are able to manage their diabetes well and live a full, healthy life.
As a Credentialled Diabetes Educator, Angie provides personalised education and support tailored to where you are in your diabetes journey. Whether you've just been diagnosed or have been managing type 2 diabetes for a while and want to feel more in control, she's here to help.
In a consultation, Angie can help you understand:
- What type 2 diabetes is and what it means for you
- How food, activity, and lifestyle affect your blood glucose levels
- How to monitor your blood glucose at home
- Your medications and how they work
- How to set realistic goals and build sustainable habits
- When and how insulin may be introduced, if needed
Consultations are available via telehealth — expert support from the comfort of your own home, no travel required.
Medicare rebates
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for consultations with a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. Ask your GP about a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or Team Care Arrangement, which can provide rebates for up to five allied health visits per calendar year.
For fee information, please visit the Fees page.