Type 2 Diabetes and Your Emotional Health
Having type 2 diabetes can be stressful. You may have a lot on your plate, such as:
Taking medicine
Testing your blood sugar
Having to exercise and eat healthy
All this stress can lead to depression. If you have at least 3 of the symptoms below, or just a few but have been feeling bad for 2 weeks or more, talk with your doctor:
Know the ABCs of Type 2 Diabetes
What are the ABCs of type 2 diabetes? A is for A1C, B is for blood pressure, and C is for cholesterol. These are sometimes referred to as your numbers. It's a good idea to understand why it is important to manage the ABCs of diabetes when you have type 2 diabetes. So let’s get going.
Type 2 Diabetes: Managing the ABCs
A is for A1C
A1C is a
Eating Out With Type 2 Diabetes
A home-cooked meal every night may not be for everyone, especially if you have a busy schedule.
Click or tap the tips below to help you make healthy eating choices when eating out with diabetes:
How to Lower the Risk of Low Blood Sugar
Know the things that can make your blood sugar drop, such as fasting for tests, exercising, and sleeping. Low blood sugar may increase the risk of harm to yourself or others, such as when you are driving.
Avoiding low blood sugar is not always possible, but there are steps you can take that may help. Be sure to take your insulin as prescribed, wa
Preparing for Your Next Imaging Scan
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, you’ll probably find yourself going to a lot of imaging scans. Imaging scans are a tool your health care team may use to see how well your cancer treatment is working. These scans may be scheduled before, during, and after treatments.
Imaging scans are an important part of the treatme
Coping With the Emotional Side of Cancer
When you’re going through cancer treatment, you may experience more than just physical symptoms. Cancer can also take a toll on your emotions and mental health.
You could feel sad, overwhelmed, or fearful about not knowing what lies ahead. You may have anxiety about doctor appointments, your scans, or waiting for test results. You also may
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