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Living with a chronic condition every day can be difficult and tiring. Particularly if you are newly diagnosed, it's worth gathering a diabetes care team so you can be proactive and lean on support from health professionals, family and friends.
Diabetes can feel overwhelming at any stage. That's why building a support network can help ease the emotional and physical load of living with diabetes. Your own ‘diabetes care team’ can provide guidance, support and encouragement along the way.
Who can be a part of your diabetes care team?
It can be anyone who provides comfort and help. To get you started, here are some examples of people you may want on your team:
Your doctor - A crucial member of your support network, providing ongoing guidance about what to expect and what to do. Let your doctor know about any changes in your condition, good or bad, as they can only help based on what they know.
Nurses and diabetes educators - Nurses and certified diabetes care and education specialists can help with day-to-day questions about monitoring, medications, devices and self-care.
Your dietitian - A registered dietitian can help you understand how different foods affect you and give you the tools to make your own food choices with confidence.
Friends - Friends are a powerful influence, especially when you eat out together. It helps when friends understand a bit about managing diabetes so they can support you when you need it.
Family - Your family is there to support and comfort you, and can learn alongside you about living with diabetes and managing your blood glucose levels.
Keep your support network in the loop about your diabetes care plan so they can help when you need it. The best part of having a diabetes care team is having good people in your corner to help you look after yourself and live your best life!
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Connecting with others who understand the challenges of diabetes can also be empowering. Diabetes support groups and online communities offer a space to share experiences, learn new management strategies, and find motivation to stay on track.
General information, not medical advice. Always talk to your diabetes care team about your care.
