You Have Diabetes; What Do You Do?
Your blood test has come back and your doctor tells you that you have diabetes. You probably have a lot of questions. Will you have to test your blood every day? Will you have to start taking medications or go on a better diet? What?s the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Where do you go from here?
You?re not alone. Over 16 million Americans suffer from diabetes. The Internet is ripe with diabetes information and support groups to help you cope and share your experiences with other people who suffer from diabetes. Your friends and family likewise can search for diabetes support groups on the Web and do their part to help you through your new lifestyle changes.
The American Diabetes Association?s (ADA) home page is diabetes.org. Read about the latest medical breakthroughs in treating diabetes, take advantage of the ADA?s tip of the day on coping with diabetes, and catalog the ADA?s diverse diabetes-friendly recipes! Donate to the ADA to help advance diabetes research or volunteer and help raise money and awareness at events like the national walk marathon Step Out to Fight Diabetes.
The ADA also has an online store with books, meal planners, and self-care guides to help those with diabetes. Show your support of the ADA?s diabetes events with clothing, mugs, car magnets, and more.
Become a paid member of the ADA, either as a sufferer of diabetes, a support person of someone with diabetes, or someone in the medical profession. Members of the ADA get discounts on the products featured on the ADA?s Web site, a twelve-month subscription to the magazine Diabetes Forecast, and exclusive access to diabetes info and support.
Another great resource for those who suffer from diabetes and their friends and family is diabetes.com. Learn more about type 2 diabetes, treating diabetes, and living with diabetes day by day. Diabetes.com also has recipes and meal plans to keep your diabetes under control.
Can you afford all of the diabetes testing supplies and medications you might need? Where can you buy diabetes testing supplies at an inexpensive price? DiabetesStore.com and AmericanDiabetes.com both offer to ship all of the diabetes testing supplies you might need at low rates. AmericanDiabetesWholesale.com is a Web site that should be of particular interest to those who need to save money. Get new diabetes supplies for as much as 30-60% off and buy in bulk to take advantage of free shipping!
Living with diabetes can be tough, but it can also be manageable with the right amount of testing, medication, and healthy eating. Speak with your doctor and surf the Web for more tips for coping with diabetes and support. For more articles, resources, and tips on living with diabetes, try diabetes-testing-2006.info.
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