Don’t keep your diabetes a secret. Tell your friends!
Sometimes it’s challenging to tell your friends about your diabetes. But isn’t it even more challenging to be one-on-one with your diabetes? Testing your blood sugar several times a day, giving yourself an insulin shots is enough to make anyone feel isolated and alone. So don’t keep your diabetes a secret, tell your friends about your condition! And be sure:
Friends will understand you
Friends will hear you out no matter what
Friends will support you
Friends will encourage you in hard times
Friends will be able to help you in case of an emergency
If you feel you need to talk, call your friends, they will always be there for you, no matter how big or how small your problem is.
Also, remember to cover your sensor with Freestyle Libre or Dexcom patches!