When a friend or family member is diagnosed with diabetes, you may be unsure of how you can help.
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions:
Learn everything you can about diabetes, including what it is and how it’s treated.
There are different types of diabetes with different treatment requirements, so it helps to learn the specifics about your loved one’s condition.
Talk to your loved one about what he or she needs from you, and what’s needed to cope emotionally.
When your loved one asks for help, follow through.
If your loved on needs professional assistance — with diabetes or a related issue — help the person get it.
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