I hear it said often "I have never been healthier since I got diabetes".
When you first hear those words from your doctor, you're not quite sure what to think or how to feel. You definitely don't know what to do. That initial feeling of being alone and confused sets in right away. Life just stopped! I know those feelings because I have been there.
Know this:
LIFE DON'T STOP. You have just gone from one Lifestyle to another.
Your doctor just gave you some prescriptions, some information, some phone numbers and set up some appointments. It is time to start learning how to live again. So, go ahead and do as your doctor says. Also, read the information and attend the suggested classes. You will be glad you did.
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases among so many people in our society. Diabetes brings on extreme life style changes and the complications can be life changing and even life threatening at times. Along with these changes in your lifestyle as well as complications, if and when they arise, can come anxiety and depression. You are not alone. You have family, friends and a whole society by your side. They do love you and can be very supportive to you.
There are many resources for you and those in your life affected by your condition. You should do some investigating into diabetes once you have been diagnosed, because you must know how to take care of your self
and your needs for the rest of your life. Here are some relevant categories that belong to you now.
Healthy Eating, Healthy Activity, Monitoring, Taking Medications, Problem Solving, Reducing Risks, Healthy Mind
Live it, Love it, Learn it. You owe it to yourself and those around you. Remember, the number one person that can take care of you and make you happy is YOU.
