A diagnosis of diabetes can be a shock, and to some it's a private matter, best kept private.
This is such a pity, as there are many people out there who can help, and in fact, for you own safety, you should make a point of enlisting the help of others in combating this disease.
Tip 1 - Train Those Around You As To What To Do If You Have A Hypoglycaemic Episode.
Although unlikely, it is not impossible that you could experience a "hypo" and lose conciousness. This makes it so important that you have people you can rely on and who know what to do if this happens. These people should be at home and at work. Make sure you cary a card or bracelet that identifies you as a diabetic in case you have an episode in a public place.
Tip 2 - Find an Exercise Partner.
Staying motivated to exercise regularly as required by diabetes is dificult on your own. Having someone else to exercise with makes it harder to pass up when it's raining outside!
Tip 3 - Don't Listen To The Food Police.
When the author was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he was given an A4 sheet with a list of foods on it. It was incredibly depressing, particularly for someone who enjoys their food! The fact is, a dietician should be able to provide an eating plan, in consultation with the patient, that includes at least a little of some of the foods that are not favoured by the "food police". This is not to say that some fundamental changes to your eating habits will not have to be made, but niether does it mean depression from eating food we hate!
Tip 4 - Learn How Your Medication Works And Why It's Important.
This is so important. So many people just take their oral medication as prescribed, but take no actual interest in the medication itself. By understanding what the medication does, it can be much easier to fine tune your blood sugar levels. Not only that, but some drugs require certain organs, for example the liver, to be tested every 2 months in the first year of taking them. If your doctor does not organise this, you can remind them.
Above all, try and remain cheerful, as this is probably the most important weapon in the fight to maintain stable blood sugar. Do things you enjoy doing.
This is such a pity, as there are many people out there who can help, and in fact, for you own safety, you should make a point of enlisting the help of others in combating this disease.
Tip 1 - Train Those Around You As To What To Do If You Have A Hypoglycaemic Episode.
Although unlikely, it is not impossible that you could experience a "hypo" and lose conciousness. This makes it so important that you have people you can rely on and who know what to do if this happens. These people should be at home and at work. Make sure you cary a card or bracelet that identifies you as a diabetic in case you have an episode in a public place.
Tip 2 - Find an Exercise Partner.
Staying motivated to exercise regularly as required by diabetes is dificult on your own. Having someone else to exercise with makes it harder to pass up when it's raining outside!
Tip 3 - Don't Listen To The Food Police.
When the author was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he was given an A4 sheet with a list of foods on it. It was incredibly depressing, particularly for someone who enjoys their food! The fact is, a dietician should be able to provide an eating plan, in consultation with the patient, that includes at least a little of some of the foods that are not favoured by the "food police". This is not to say that some fundamental changes to your eating habits will not have to be made, but niether does it mean depression from eating food we hate!
Tip 4 - Learn How Your Medication Works And Why It's Important.
This is so important. So many people just take their oral medication as prescribed, but take no actual interest in the medication itself. By understanding what the medication does, it can be much easier to fine tune your blood sugar levels. Not only that, but some drugs require certain organs, for example the liver, to be tested every 2 months in the first year of taking them. If your doctor does not organise this, you can remind them.
Above all, try and remain cheerful, as this is probably the most important weapon in the fight to maintain stable blood sugar. Do things you enjoy doing.
About the Author:
The author of this piece has been type 2 diabetic for some three years now. One of the hobbies he took up was camping. Living outdoors with Swis Gear tents is great for easing stress and puting your problems behind you. Swis Gear tents are the author's preferred choice for their build quality and design.
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