This account is run by a group of volunteers. Accounts are not monitored 24/7. We aim to get back within 48hrs If you would like to raise anything with us, please tag us @GbdocTChost or DM We aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space for all in the Diabetes Community 💙 #GBDoc

Thanks everyone for joining tonight - whether it was on here or WhatsApp! Lets play BG Bingo! Anyone calling bingo at 11.2? The next chat is scheduled for 1st October - keep your eyes peeled for more information! #GBDoc Laura x

Q5. If you met someone tomorrow who was just newly diagnosed, what would you say to them? Any top tips, or bits of advice? #GBDoc

Q4. Were you poorly at diagnosis? Did you stay in hospital? #GBDoc

Q3. Before being diagnosed, did you have any prior knowledge of Diabetes? Did you have any idea what your life was going to look like going forward? #GBDoc

Q2. Was your diagnosis straightforward, or was there a period of misdiagnosis, or uncertainty? #GBDoc

Lets get started... Q1. Can you remember your diagnosis date? How long has you been diagnosed? #GBDoc

Please remember to use #GBDoc in your replies, and be considerate and polite when answering and talking to others

Hello and welcome! Tonight's chat is all about our Diagnosis. A day we would all prefer didn't happen, but lets get together to share our experiences! Please introduce yourself, your relationship to diabetes, and for the ice breaker - what is your favourite cake 🍰 #GBDoc

10 minute warning - grab a drink, get comfy! #GBDoc

Tonight's chat will be here from 9pm - discussing Diabetes and Diagnosis. A day a lot of us probably won't forget, so let's share our experiences. Did you know - the chat also takes place over on WhatsApp? Comment below for more information 🙂 Please share. #GBDoc

Thanks to everyone who has joined tonight. Did you know you can now take part via our WhatsApp Group Chat? Comment for more details! BG Bingo time - 8.1. Anyone close? Our next chat will be 3rd September - keep your eyes peeled for more information! #GBDoc

Q5. Life is very different after a diabetes diagnosis. What is the one thing you miss the most about your life before diabetes? #GBDoc

Q4. If you could have one day living without diabetes, what would that look like for you? #GBDoc

Q3. Has living with diabetes been easier or harder than what you were told when diagnosed? Were you given a realistic impression of what your life would look like going forward? #GBDoc

Q2. What is the hardest thing about living with diabetes? The one thing that you find the hardest? #GBDoc

Q1. How long have you lived with diabetes, and can you remember your life pre-diabetes diagnosis? #GBDoc

Please us #GBDoc when replying, and be police and considerate in your replies #GBDoc

Good evening and welcome to tonight's chat! I'm @LauraNoraLou and ill guide you through the next hour! Please introduce yourself, your link to Diabetes and tell us your favourite chocolate bar? #GBDoc

Join the chat this evening from 9pm, discussing Living with Diabetes! A topic that hopefully will bring much discussion! Please share #GBDoc #PeerSupport #Diabetes

Thanks so much for joining tonight! Remember we are on WhatsApp also where there is a growing community! BG Bingo time ... lets call 7.1... Bingo anyone? Our next chat will be 6th August at 9pm - have an idea for a subject? Let me know in the comments below! #GBDoc