Decide what type of support you need from your family, friends, co-workers,
or healthcare team. Then tell them. Odds are, they’ll be happy to help and
flattered that you asked them.
Some of the areas you might need help with are setting goals, overcoming obstacles,
and solving problems.
Teach your family and friends about type 2 diabetes. Ask them to listen to what
you think and feel, and to support you in making some healthy changes. For instance,
they may want to exercise with you.
A question to ask yourself: Are You in Control?
Do not be surprised if you feel like there’s a lot to do when managing
your type 2 diabetes . Here’s some helpful tips you can use to help keep
you on track:
Stay motivated. If you are having trouble staying on your diabetes plan,
then first think about what the problem could be.
Try asking yourself what you should do to get back on track. Find one
simple step to do that could get you started. Choose something very easy
and simple.
Look for things you can do to keep problems from happening again and
again. You should focus on your successes, and not your mistakes. Don’t
beat yourself up for messing up.
It’s very normal to feel a little overwhelmed with the everyday demands
of managing your diabetes. Accepting the fact that you have diabetes
doesn’t mean that you need to like it.
The more you can learn about diabetes, the easier it is going to be to
manage. Try to read books and visit respected websites about diabetes. Or,
maybe take a class in your city. Also you should see a diabetes educator/
expert at least once a year to learn more tips on coping with diabetes.
