If you have been recently diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you no doubt have a lot of questions for your doctor — and perhaps a certain amount of fear and worry. That’s normal. It’s important to fight fear with knowledge. These days, more and more people are living long and healthy lives with diabetes.
Learn about the powerful benefits of good diabetes care by talking to your doctor or enrolling in a diabetes-education program. Worried about complications? Ask your doctor what your real odds for developing complications might be, and what you can do to improve those odds.
Stay informed. Subscribe to any of the reputable diabetes magazines, websites and blogs available to help you stay informed about how to avoid or slow complications. Form a partnership with your doctor to take care of your health and manage your diabetes. You’ll find yourself worrying less and taking a more active role in managing your health.
Source: Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA; American Diabetes Association
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, January 2014
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