"You have diabetes." When the doctor says this to you or your child, do you feel that your brain is deprived of oxygen and your vision goes dark? In my interactions with patients, I found that many people have reactions similar to this. They usually next ask “Why do I (or my child) get diabetes?” “What should I do?” “What can you do?”…
Here, I want to use a practical example to help everyone face the advent of diabetes bravely.
He was one of my patients. He was in college when he was diagnosed with diabetes, and he was only 2 months away from taking the postgraduate entrance examination. Was he despairing? No, he did not. He said to me, "Doctor, the postgraduate entrance examination is very important to me. Please tell me what I need to do." He cooperated very well with the treatment and was discharged from the hospital 2 weeks later. He successfully passed the examination 2 months later. Now, he has been living with diabetes for almost ten years. If you have just been diagnosed with diabetes, or have been fighting diabetes for a while and feel overwhelmed, I believe some of his experiences will be helpful to you.
You will live a good life as long as you keep your diabetes under control.
Indeed, your life will never be the same. You can’t just eat what you like without scruples, you have to count the carbohydrates first. However, you can eat healthier and more scientifically than others. Everyone is thinking about eating healthily, exercising more, and controlling their weight, but they may not find enough motivation. Now, diabetes is your motivation (or maybe your intimidation) to live healthier than ever before.
Technology changes life, but the premise is to use it correctly.
With the advancement of science and technology, diabetic patients have better insulin preparations, better insulin injection devices and insulin pumps, better blood sugar monitoring technology, and new drugs and treatments are constantly emerging, which can help diabetic patients more effectively. Control diabetes well and enjoy a longer, healthier life. Of course, the premise is to use them correctly.
Fighting sugar requires mutual help, and the prerequisite is more communication.
Whether through communication online or in real life, you can make many friends and share experiences and lessons. More importantly, communication can help you realize that you are not alone.
Treatment is targeted, but the premise is that it varies from person to person.
When it comes to diabetes, it’s more about the patient’s self-care. You must manage your diabetes on your own every day, not by your doctor, family, or anyone else. Find a routine that works for you, including diet, exercise and medication. Even if blood sugar fluctuates occasionally, don't lose confidence. This kind of fluctuation happens to everyone.
Diabetes is indeed a challenge, but you will become stronger because of it. Please believe you can do it!
The content of this article is reproduced and adapted from Diabetes World
