What to Say to Your Loved Ones About Your Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

those symptoms look like, when they should step in, and how they can help.

For example, “If you’re on medications that might cause low blood sugar, then it’s good for people around you to know that,” Levister tells SELF.

Need someone to accompany you to doctor’s appointments? Let them know.

Need someone to validate your feelings? You guessed it, your loved one should know.

“Some people keep [their diabetes] to themselves and don’t necessarily share or have expectations of loved ones. It can be a lonely experience,” Dr. Ward says. “Chronic illness is not just your problem. It’s the family’s condition.”

A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Your loved ones care about you and will be glad to assist you however, you need if you let them if you let them in.

June 5, 2023 by Cara Jones