Emotional Support for People with Diabetes

admin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:40:16 +0000

Finding out that you have diabetes can be very overwhelming and potentially life changing. After coping with the shock of your first diagnosis, you or your family member has to deal with a large amount of information that must be learned in a very short period of time. This may seem like too much information, but it does not have to be so overwhelming.

New definitions and diabetes terms like “insulin”, “type 1″,”type 2″, and keto acidosis are all things that you have to learn and know very well.

You also have to learn when to eat and when not to eat! In the mad rush to learn all their is to know about your newly found condition, it is only natural to feel like your going on an emotional roller coaster.

You may also feel frustrated with the constant juggling act of planning out your day with various meal plans. This frustration sometimes leads to a sense of denial about your diagnosis!

Since I am diabetic, I also struggle everyday with being uneasy about my diabetes. Their are good days and then their are bad days. For some more bad then good and for others more good then bad….

But that is up to the individual!

Here are some good links to read about diabetes and the emotional side of claiming your life and diabetes.

Diabetes Forums

Dealing with Diabetes Everyday

Be More Than A Diabetic

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:59:00 +0000

That is a little saying that I use to encourage myself when times are rough. I try not to think too much about the disease and all the bad things that can happen..Blah..Blah..

Just keep it simple!

Lay off of the bad foods, exercise, and enjoy life the way that it is meant to be. Exercising is so therapeutic for me because it helps the insulin work with your body better and it is a MAJOR stress reliever. Most of my best days start out with an awesome day of exercise. Anything that can define your plan in life will only make you better!

Plan Your Meals!

Take time to learn what works best for your schedule and write out or pre make what you are going to eat for that day or even week.

What are your favorite hobbies and activities?

For me, I love going to the movies, hanging at the beach with my family, working on websites, bartending, fantasy sports, helping others with diabetes and the list can go on. Remember that you are more than a person that has to check their sugar level a few times a day. Be You today!

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Emotional Support for People with Diabetes

Be More Than A Diabetic