Recently Diagnosed? Learn The Lingo
If you are here it most likely means you or someone you know and probably love, has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Let us be the first to say, we are glad you have found your way here.
A diabetes diagnosis is overwhelming – some say like swimming with sharks. These Basic Basics are just that – the basics you need in the first few days of adjusting. There’s always more in-depth information available, but for now, here are our selections for getting out of the hospital or doctor’s office.
These accounts of a Type 2 diagnosis are written by people who have gone through it. They understand the wide range of emotions that one experiences — denial, anger, fear and grief. You might be just beginning your journey with this new reality, but others have gone before you and their stories can only help light the way. Remember, you are not alone.
Do you have a personal story you’d like to share? Submit it to our #BeyondPowerful Instagram campaign or share it on our website by reaching out to us here! Your voice matters and you never know what impact your story may have on someone else.
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Our website is full of useful guides and personal stories from all walks of life. You’ve just started, so try to not get too overwhelmed. Take it one day at a time! And don’t forget to give yourself a break — it’s a lot to take in. We know because we’ve been there.
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The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association and recommend the following:
