This is the 5th and last  installment of the living with diabetes series

part 1 of the living with diabetes series is available here

part 2 of the living with diabetes series is available here

part 3 of the living with diabetes series is available here

part 4 of the living with diabetes series is available here

Living with diabetes part 5

Getting support

living with diabetes can be a challenging endeavor for everyone, the required changes in diet and fitness can be a daunting task. 

You might be having feelings of depression, anger,fear, anxiety and frustration, these feelings are common and natural so please do not let them take over your life. 

Here are a few tips you can use to cope with these feelings. 

1. Do the things that you enjoy doing like listening to music or watching a movie

2. Reach out to a family member or friend

3. Take a walk, fresh air is always good for the spirit

4. Stick with your treatment plan keeping your sugars in range will make you feel better

5. Let your doctor know because depression is serious but treatable condition

6. Follow the poor diabetic zen master strategies 

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes support groups will give you the opportunity to talk to other people with diabetes.

They face the same issues concerns and fears and they are always a tremendous way to connect with people.  

Knowing that you are not alone in this fight is the single most truth that will guide you to higher quality of living 

There are a ton of support groups in your area my suggestion is to start at the local ADA office, they will guide you in the right direction. 

Living with diabetes is a very challenging endeavor and I hope I have shed some light on a few of the common problem areas and also impacted some valuable information that you can use to leapfrog these problems and live a healthier and fulfilling life.