Diabetes Management: Finding Support via Social Media
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Today I want to discuss how social media groups have played a role in helping me manage my diabetes.
Living
with diabetes can be exhausting. There is so much to think about. Should I eat
less? Should I exercise more? Do I have enough medication? Do I have enough
supplies? What about travel? The questions are endless. Personally, my worries
concerning diabetes have taken over my brain. I literally plan ahead. I make
sure to carry snacks everywhere I go just in case I’m out longer than I
planned. When I travel to countries where my favorite healthy snacks may not be available, I pack them in my luggage. I also make sure to travel with a first
aid kit, something I never used to care about. Yes, it’s that bad. Things that
never crossed my mind before are now extremely important. I can’t seem to go
anywhere or do anything without considering how I’ll be affected. All of this worry
can lead to stress and frustration; especially if you lack a strong support
system.
When
I was diagnosed, I felt like my entire world was being turned up side down. Really,
that’s exactly how I felt when I learned that I would have to change my whole
life in order to manage my health. Being an avid reader, I quickly began reading self-help books on how to manage diabetes. I also started browsing the web for diet and exercise tips, but one thing that really helped me in my
struggle to gain control of my health and manage my diabetes was social media. I
joined online communities specifically for people with diabetes, as well as,
other sites that offer healthy recipe ideas and tips. Knowing that there are others with similar experiences can be comforting. Sometimes the people in these groups can become a second family, offering extra support and valuable
information in addition to your medical team. Many of the members in these groups understand exactly what you’re going through because they are going through it as well. Hearing personal accounts from others in similar situations has encouraged and inspired me to continue moving forward in my quest to maintain control of my diabetes. I really appreciate the positive environment
that these online communities provide. I’m able to ask questions and find answers from other people with type two diabetes like me. I’m also able to share my own experiences. Hopefully, I can offer support to someone else in need.
It
seems as if no one wants to talk about the causes of type two diabetes. Personally, I was clueless about the consequences of my unhealthy lifestyle. I
certainly wish I had more information concerning type two diabetes. With the rapid advancement of social media, online communities are able to spread
awareness about diabetes, as well as, offer support to those of us that need it. My determination to overcome type two diabetes, along with proper diet and
exercise, treatment, and support from others in similar situations via social media, has played a major role in the success of my diabetes management.
I really hope that by sharing my personal experiences, I can offer encouragement to others who might need a little extra support when it comes to managing diabetes. This is one of the reasons why I find Try This Thursday so fun. I enjoy trying new things and sharing them with others. I know I've often wondered if certain foods taste good or if different supplements work. That's the purpose of TTT. I hope you enjoyed reading this and will take some time to share your own thoughts.
Thank you.
