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Does a Loved One Have Diabetes?

A close friend or family member has just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Or perhaps they've been trying to manage it themselves but have run into problems. Either way, you're concerned about their health but aren't sure what to do.

Just being there for your loved one is an excellent place to start. But there are some specific things you can do - right now, today - to help set them on the path to managing their diabetes successfully. You can be a valuable ally in helping them make the changes they need to succeed. And most of all, You can help them discover that it truly is possible to fit diabetes into their life, rather than changing their life to fit diabetes.