<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are many ways to communicate with someone who has Type 1 diabetes. You can meet in person or use technology. Regardless of how you communicate, you may need to be aware of the best ways to communicate with someone who has diabetes. Here are some ways to help you make these connections. Identify the person's emotional state and begin by asking open-ended questions. A supportive, empathic environment will allow you to build a connection and provide reassurance.<\/p>\n
If you suspect that a patient is having difficulty with their diabetes, it is crucial to contact your doctor immediately. They will help you create a treatment plan and recommend different medications for the type of diabetes you have. Your doctor can also diagnose any mental health problems and refer you to the appropriate physician if needed. In an emergency, call 911 or text TALK to 741741 for immediate help. If you think your loved one may be having a mental health issue, remove any potentially harmful objects from the situation.<\/p>\n
If your loved one is struggling with T1D, there are many ways to support them and learn to cope with the challenges of this condition. A physician can help you improve your self-care through education and support. A spouse or partner can accompany you to doctor appointments, and other diabetes caregivers can reassure you that you are not alone. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, it may be beneficial to see a psychologist or social worker. A doctor can help you learn healthy coping mechanisms and manage your diabetes better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you have type 1 diabetes, you’re likely familiar with the mental health problems that often accompany this disease. In addition to the symptoms, you may also experience cognitive decrements and depression. In this article, we’ll look at some self-care methods for dealing with these problems. If you’re not sure how to start, read on. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1071,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[54,70],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1262"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1262"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1280,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1262\/revisions\/1280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}