Children’s diabetes support groups can offer comfort, hope and encouragement to kids who have the disease, as well as their families. Read about children’s diabetes support groups in this article.
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Support Groups
Everyone needs support at some point in their lives, and people with diabetes are no exception. The burden of living with – and managing – your condition can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are lots of places you can seek support (including support groups), and lots of activities you can participate in to ensure that you feel supported.
Laughter is the best medicine!
It may seem obvious why we laugh because something is funny! but laughter isn’t just a quick pick-me-up. It also has a number of beneficial short- and long-term physical effects.
Steve: Don’t look back. Look forward.
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Steve reflects on living with diabetes.
Avoiding weight gain when you start insulin
Insulin is often associated with weight gain, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Read here for tips on avoiding weight gain after starting insulin.
Questions to ask the pharmacist about diabetes medications
Asking questions is the best way for us all to make sure we get the most out of the diabetes medications that we are prescribed.
