You find yourself sitting in the doctor's office waiting for the results of blood tests you had taken recently.
Then your doctor looks at you and says: "you have Type 2 diabetes.
" You are in shock.
Thoughts such as "why me?" run through your mind even before you verbalize the words.
Then your doctor tells you it's not the end of the world.
Regardless of how much knowledge you have about diabetes at that moment, it's not enough to calm your mind.
But it's true.
Diabetes is NOT the end of the world for you.
There is much you can do to help control it.
You need to face the fact this is a chronic, currently incurable disease BUT it can be managed with:
quite frankly, too much information at one time will give you a massive headache.
Believe it or not, being diagnosed with diabetes can be good luck.
For years you may have noticed a few subtle symptoms but never did anything about them.
Now you know the cause for these issues, it's time for you to make some serious lifestyle changes.
Your health will begin to improve almost immediately.
Eating healthy food will help you to reverse your condition.
You will find yourself feeling more energetic as you start to lower your blood sugar level and lose weight.
You now have a serious reason to commit to regular exercise instead of only doing it when you feet like it.
A really basic way to feel less stressed during the day is to get enough sleep at night.
You will find you start to have better quality sleep because of the changes you make to your lifestyle.
Research suggests that not getting the sleep you need may contribute to insulin resistance.
The best way to deal with Type 2 diabetes is to develop a thorough understanding of the condition and how it affects you personally.
Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to tackle all the different situations that daily life will throw at you.
Don't let a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes ruin your life.
Scientific evidence proves that controlling your diabetes is the key to avoiding long-term health problems.
If you can follow a healthy diet, control your weight and understand your medications, you can look forward to good health and well-being for many years to come!
Then your doctor looks at you and says: "you have Type 2 diabetes.
" You are in shock.
Thoughts such as "why me?" run through your mind even before you verbalize the words.
Then your doctor tells you it's not the end of the world.
Regardless of how much knowledge you have about diabetes at that moment, it's not enough to calm your mind.
But it's true.
Diabetes is NOT the end of the world for you.
There is much you can do to help control it.
You need to face the fact this is a chronic, currently incurable disease BUT it can be managed with:
- the right diet,
- regular exercise and, if necessary,
- oral medication and/or insulin injections as well.
This will depend on how severe your case is when diagnosed.
- learn how to test your blood sugar regularly by using a glucometer.
- to record your readings and also have regular blood tests.
- educate yourself on the ins and outs of Type 2 diabetes so you know how best to deal with every situation you face, starting from today.
quite frankly, too much information at one time will give you a massive headache.
Believe it or not, being diagnosed with diabetes can be good luck.
For years you may have noticed a few subtle symptoms but never did anything about them.
Now you know the cause for these issues, it's time for you to make some serious lifestyle changes.
Your health will begin to improve almost immediately.
Eating healthy food will help you to reverse your condition.
You will find yourself feeling more energetic as you start to lower your blood sugar level and lose weight.
You now have a serious reason to commit to regular exercise instead of only doing it when you feet like it.
A really basic way to feel less stressed during the day is to get enough sleep at night.
You will find you start to have better quality sleep because of the changes you make to your lifestyle.
Research suggests that not getting the sleep you need may contribute to insulin resistance.
The best way to deal with Type 2 diabetes is to develop a thorough understanding of the condition and how it affects you personally.
Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to tackle all the different situations that daily life will throw at you.
Don't let a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes ruin your life.
Scientific evidence proves that controlling your diabetes is the key to avoiding long-term health problems.
If you can follow a healthy diet, control your weight and understand your medications, you can look forward to good health and well-being for many years to come!