If you or someone you care for has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions. Fear, anger, denial, frustration, depression and uncertainty are just a few of them, and are very common. You are not alone. This area of our Web site can help ease your fears and teach you more about living with diabetes, caring for someone with diabetes, and connect you with others affected by diabetes who will listen and share their own experiences.
Finding out you or someone you love has diabetes is scary. But don’t panic. Diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. The links below will direct you to basic information, expert advice and peer support.
Straight Answers About Type 2 Diabetes
Find answers to common basic concerns associated with being recently diagnosed, and learn about diabetes conditions, treatments and complications.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin.
Pre-diabetes
Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “pre-diabetes” — blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Diabetes Myths
Find the truth about some of the most common myths about diabetes.
Common Concerns
This section addresses various areas to help you live with type 2 diabetes. What do you do when you’re sick? What do you do when you travel? Can you get a flu shot with diabetes? How do you cope with having type 2 diabetes? Are you being discriminated against because you have diabetes? You’ll find answers to these questions, and more in this section.
Managing Your Diabetes
Health Information For Women
Learn how to help ensure the health and well-being for yourself.
Health Information For Men
Learn how to help ensure the health and well-being for yourself.
