Life with Diabetes
If You Have Diabetes
Diabetes is common ,Diabetes is controllable ,and diabetes
is not the end of life .If you are still in a state of shock
or depression Wake up!
Realise that its not something that is going to put you on
the bed or make you miss your favourate movie.Realise that
you are not sick!
Being diabetic means you have an additional responsibility,a
responsibility towards yourselves,a responsibility of living
your life in a healthy manner.If you can be regular about
your morning cup of tea then surely you can be about your
medicines and living healthy never harmed any one.The best
way to answer your diabetes is to stop worrying and start
living.....living with responsibility.
When you live in the society,the social aspects of being
in contact with the people cant be done away with.Here's a
few tips on how you can live your best in the society with
your diabetes.
Dont Announce
If you have diabetes ,its not news to all!
Remember that not everyone needs to know about your diabetes.
People who may need to know include family, classmates, and
co-workers. The people you inform need to be sensitive to
diabetes and prepared to help you in an emergency. Choose
these people carefully, and make sure they understand hypoglycemia,
hyperglycemia, frequency of doctor visits, etc.
Recognise the other persons ignorance
Public awareness about diabetes in our country is extremely
low.
Be as sensitive as possible to those who are uneducated about
diabetes. Most people who have not encountered diabetes in
their lives simply don't understand it. Instead of getting
irritated, use your situation to educate them.
Take it easy
The only thing you need to be serious about is your diabetes
care.
Rely on your sense of humor. A little joke here or a light-hearted
comment there may make everyone feel more comfortable especially
in the early stages when you, your friends and family are
adjusting to the fact that you have diabetes.
Be Polite
If people say insensitive things to you about your diabetes,
politely (that's the key word!) explain to them that they've
said something offensive and then explain to them why it was
offensive. That way they (hopefully) won't make the same mistake
again.
Be prepared
Always have extra snacks, insulin and/or other medications,
sugar free beverages, juices, equipment (for testing blood
glucose, insulin pumps, insulin injections) on hand. Keep
supplies, including a blood glucose meter at work and anywhere
else you spend a lot of time.
Have a back-up
Always have a blood glucose meter with you that is easy for
others to use. Teach important friends and family members
how to use it.
Decide how you want to be treated
If you want to be treated the same as everyone else, don't
make an issue of your diabetes. Don't make a big deal about
testing; don't act like you're burdened; don't act like you're
carrying a weight on your shoulders that others can't match
or understand. If you are low-key about your diabetes, you
will be treated accordingly.
Know more about diabetes
Make sure your family receives diabetes education so they
can understand how to help you and how to handle their own
emotional responses to your diabetes.Have your friends or
family attend your diabetes education classes with you-especially
so they can learn how to support and not sabotage your program.
Dont expect too much
Realize that some people may not be as helpful and available
as you'd like. If possible, discuss your feelings with them.
Involve yourselves
Become a role model for others by being a leader/speaker/facilitator
for local support groups on diabetes, or start your own support
group. Taking care of your diabetes can become a wonderful
mission when you have to model it for others.
Note
The level of diabetes awareness in India is extremely
low,If you have an idea or would like to share your experiences
or would like to do some thing for the cause of diabetes in
our country,please contact us.we will be glad to have you
with us in the mission to provide comfort to all those with
diabetes in our country.
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