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| In this episode Fran talks with Juan Gomez about how he learned about type 2 diabetes. |
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| What You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes |
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Everyone's blood has some sugar in it because your body needs
sugar for energy. But too much sugar in your blood can mean that
you have diabetes. Normally, your body breaks food down into sugar
and sends it into your bloodstream. Then, your pancreas makes a
hormone called insulin. Its job is to help get the sugar from the
blood into the cells to be used for energy. Insulin helps keep blood
sugar in a normal range. People with type 2 diabetes don't make
enough insulin or it doesn't work well.
It's smart to take diabetes seriously. Type 2 diabetes can affect
your long-term health. Diabetes doesn't go away. But you can find
a way to care for it that works for you.
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No one is ever ready to hear they have diabetes. You may feel
scared, sad, and angry. You may not want to admit it or think
about it. That's normal. Some people find that it helps to
talk to a close friend or family member about how they feel.
Others find they feel better as they learn more about how
to manage. Some find that a support group helps. Others find
that prayer and meditation help. And many find all of these
helpful.
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