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Posted: Published on September 11th, 2019

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Beware of denial

As with pretty much every emotion you feel when youre diagnosed with diabetes, denial is natural. Everyone feels that sense of, not me, or I dont believe it, or "there must be some mistake. But at some point, you have to accept your diagnosis and take action. By continuing to deny it, you run the risk of not taking action to fight the disease and keep yourself healthy.

An important part of steering out of denial is recognizing how it sounds in your headand how it makes you avoid critical care. If you catch yourself saying or thinking any of the following phrases, you may be in denial:

Everyone goes into denial from time to timebut there are things you can do to make sure you dont stay there. Work with your diabetes care team to make a plan and set your goals. Ask your diabetes educator for help and be accountable to them. And tell your family and friends how they can help you stick to your treatment plan.

Sometimes, theres a sadness or an emotional flatness that just wont go away. Sometimes, you just feel hopelessand have no idea what comes next. However it shows up, depression can be hard to detect and can wreak havoc with your self care. Spotting depression is importantand its important to check for these symptoms:

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