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I have diabetes BUT I am not alone.
In the United States, more than 29 million people have diabetes.

Having diabetes, our body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should.
Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose (sugar) get into our cells to give them energy.

With type 1 diabetes, our body does not make insulin.

With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, our body does not make or use insulin well. Without enough insulin, too much glucose stays in our blood. Over time, having too much glucose in our blood can cause serious problems with our heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth.

We can help control our diabetes by eating healthy foods, staying at a healthy weight, and being active every day.

Staying at a healthy weight may also help prevent type 2 diabetes.
We can also take medicine to help control our diabetes.

If you have diabetes like me, you need to see your doctor or health care provider regularly. He or she will check your blood sugar levels and give you insulin shots if needed. You will also need to check your blood sugar level at home and write down the results. These things will help you make sure that your diabetes is under control and that you are not having any problems.

If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need to take insulin for the rest of your life.

If you have type 2 diabetes,
🥰you may be able to control your diabetes with healthy eating and exercise.
You may also need to take diabetes medicine, either by pill or insulin shots.

😀No matter what type of diabetes you have, you can live a long and healthy life if you keep your diabetes under control.

You’re not alone in your fight against diabetes. With the right tools and support, you can overcome this disease and live a healthy life.

Take this 1-minute Quiz https://glucochecker.com/gsc/
to find out your risk for prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes

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