You’ve been diagnosed with diabetes. It may have been yesterday, last month, last year or many years ago. Unlike a host of other possible diseases (cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, liver or kidney disease), this is one of the few diseases that YOU can self-manage by DIY Diabetes. But how?
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! I’m sure you’ve heard that quote before. You first need to understand what diabetes is and what is affecting this disease. Luckily, ADW has provided a wealth of information for people with diabetes so now you can gain that knowledge. Sure, there’s a lot of fine-tuning but where do you begin?
By reading through this website, you will be lead through the 12-steps to controlling diabetes. But briefly, you need to test your blood sugar (there are so many simple monitors for you to use!) so you know how certain things are affecting you – otherwise you’ll have no idea! Yes, you need a tiny drop of blood, and yes, you’ll feel a slight needle prick, but this is your life!
Your food choices, exercise regimen, stress level and hormones will affect blood sugar levels. There is a lot to know but you owe it to yourself to find out and take charge on this disease before it controls you! I can help you. Please read my articles and if you need further assistance to fine-tune a few things, you can always leave a comment below. Once you are clear about diabetes and its effects on your body and your lifestyle then you will be in control. Your diabetes team of doctors and educators are there to lead you on the right path and to follow through always but you are most important.
How do you control your diabetes? You do-it-yourself!
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