I’m sorry if I misjudged your situation, but I assumed since you had been diagnosis with diabetes that you were already under the care of a doctor. Yes, by all means, this should have been your first step.

While having the care of an endocrinologist is often needed in advanced cases, most PCPs are capable of guiding the day-to-day care you need to take (mine is an internal medicine specialist). If you feel you need more care/oversight in your case, ask your PCP for a referral.

Depending on where you live, most areas have a basic care class for food for diabetics and a device testing class (you need to test at least twice a day, more if your on insulin). Again, your PCP should direct you to what care is available in your area.

Additionally, you should have the regular care of other specialists in your area if not already. I’m referring to an eye doctor, foot specialist, urologist, and dental care. Remember that diabetes affects your entire body, so you need to be proactive in your health care.

I myself had only basic diabetes classes, as you learn what works for you. You are in a good place, just starting your journey with diabetes; if you learn to test correctly, eat right, take your medication, and add exercise to your lifestyle as needed, you can manage and count on many years to spend with your grandkids and loved ones.

Most of the above is a given for your situation. If it hasn’t happened, you may need to consider another PCP.

As a side note, one of the serious complications (among many) of diabetes is neuropathy; consider asking your doctor about “Metanx”, which is what I’ve been taking for many years to help prevent this. I believe it is one of the main reasons I still have full feelings in my feet after almost 20 years.

Take care.

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