What Kind of Diabetes Do I Have?
Updated December 10, 2014.
Rest assured that others feel the same way.
Not every day can be perfect. Diabetics should work with their doctor to set goals they can achieve. Consider joining a support group to help cope with diabetes and the feelings it can bring.
Sources:
"Pre-Diabetes." American Diabetes Association. American Diabetes Association. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://www.diabetes.org/pre-diabetes.jsp>.
"Gestational Diabetes." American Diabetes Association. American Diabetes Association. 22 Aug. 2007 <http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp>.
"Diabetes Overview." National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Sep. 2006. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/>
"Am I At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?" National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Dec. 2006. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 22 Aug. 2007 <http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/riskfortype2/index.htm>.
“Definition of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.” Medicinenet.com. 10 Feb. 2001. Medicinenet.com. 23 Aug. 2007 <http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16194>
"Type 2 Diabetes." Medline Plus. 22 May 2007. U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000313.htm>.
"National Diabetes Fact Sheet." Diabetes Data & Trends. 2005. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 10 Sep 2007 http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/ddtstrs/template/ndfs_2005.pdf
Adding Physical Activity
Diabetics also need to incorporate physical activity into their lives. Walking just 30 minutes a day, a few days a week, can make a difference. Exercise helps muscles to better use insulin, which in turn keeps blood sugar levels lower.Coping With it All
There may be times when balancing food, exercise and medication seems a bit overwhelming. There may also be times when reading about potential complications is a bit scary.Rest assured that others feel the same way.
Not every day can be perfect. Diabetics should work with their doctor to set goals they can achieve. Consider joining a support group to help cope with diabetes and the feelings it can bring.
Sources:
"Pre-Diabetes." American Diabetes Association. American Diabetes Association. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://www.diabetes.org/pre-diabetes.jsp>.
"Gestational Diabetes." American Diabetes Association. American Diabetes Association. 22 Aug. 2007 <http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp>.
"Diabetes Overview." National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Sep. 2006. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/>
"Am I At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?" National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Dec. 2006. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 22 Aug. 2007 <http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/riskfortype2/index.htm>.
“Definition of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.” Medicinenet.com. 10 Feb. 2001. Medicinenet.com. 23 Aug. 2007 <http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16194>
"Type 2 Diabetes." Medline Plus. 22 May 2007. U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. 24 Aug. 2007 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000313.htm>.
"National Diabetes Fact Sheet." Diabetes Data & Trends. 2005. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 10 Sep 2007 http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/ddtstrs/template/ndfs_2005.pdf