People with diabetes can make friends with peers or older individuals who have the same type of diabetes. In this way, they will not feel lonely or helpless. Social connection is a basic human need, and people with diabetes are no exception. Making friends with other people of the same sex who have diabetes can […]
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Advice for People with Diabetes: Don’t Stay Indoors All the Time — Go Out for a Walk
Staying at home may seem safe and trouble-free for people with diabetes, but spending too much time indoors can gradually isolate you from the real world and make you miss many genuine beauties of life. Long-term confinement at home reduces real-world connections, easily rigidifies one’s thinking, and triggers negative emotions such as low mood, boredom, […]
The Key to Health Management for People with Diabetes: Carefulness
Health management for people with diabetes includes blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection, medication management, diet management, exercise management, and more. These are part of their daily routine. In my opinion, however, the most important key throughout all daily health management tasks is carefulness. Specifically, it is reflected in the following areas: Blood Glucose Management This […]
People with Diabetes Should Stick to One Principle: Balance Work and Rest
In daily life, people with diabetes need to monitor blood sugar, inject insulin, take medication, pay attention to diet, and engage in moderate exercise, among other things. Younger patients may also be busy with work. Life and work are not easy for people with diabetes, and it is already quite challenging just to manage their […]
Staying Up Late and Extra Meals — People with Diabetes Must Avoid These
We have mentioned before that not going to bed after 10 PM can be regarded as staying up late.As for staying up late, it is understandable that the pace of modern life and work has led to irregular schedules. This cannot be entirely blamed on people with diabetes for lacking self-discipline. We will not elaborate […]
Elderly People with Diabetes Should Best Develop a Hobby of Their Own
Many elderly people with diabetes find life dull, boring, and seemingly aimless. They often feel unsure of what to do. The elderly are a group that deserves special attention from society. At this age, some people with diabetes have retired, while others stay home to recuperate. Meanwhile, entering old age means life is no longer […]
Caring for People with Diabetes: More Understanding, More Support
For those living with diabetes, regardless of the cause, the condition affects both their daily life and work. In addition to managing their own health, people with diabetes need extra care from family members, colleagues, and friends. After diagnosis, they often face pressure alone in terms of finance, physical health, and mental well-being. Since diabetes […]
Diabetes Communities: Greater Understanding and Support for People Living with Diabetes
The term diabetes online community refers to virtual online platforms specially created for people living with diabetes. Diabetes social groups, by contrast, mean community groups built through convenient communication tools. Both diabetes online communities and social groups serve as ways for people with diabetes to interact and connect with peers, and provide a unique space […]
Precautions for Napping in People with Diabetes
People with diabetes should pay attention to the following when taking a nap: do not nap immediately after lunch, keep nap time moderate, avoid sleeping on your stomach as much as possible, and replenish water in time after waking up.
People with Diabetes Should Maintain a Good Relationship with Their Families
Family members are the closest people to those with diabetes. Besides learning self-management, people with diabetes often need the support, companionship and care of their families. Therefore, maintaining a good relationship with family members is also very important.First, people with diabetes should learn self-management. Self-management includes not only blood glucose monitoring, health and exercise management, […]