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.... When you have diabetes, you need to eat healthy food, stay active, control your weight, take your medicine, and check you blood glucose (sugar) to see how you are doing. Because there are different types of treatments and o diabetes may affect diferent areas, you will need to take care of yourself from the head to toe, and for this, a team of professionals will help you to take the best care possible and thus keep you diabetes under control.
YOU are the most important member of your health care team. Your health care team depends on you to talk to them honestly and to tell them how you feel.
You are the one who is affected by diabetes and cares for it every day. Only you know how you feel and what you’re willing and able to do. You do the exercise. You make and eat the foods on your 
meal plan. You take the medicine or inject the insulin. You check your blood sugar (glucose) levels and keep track of the results. And of course, you are the first to notice any problems.
Diabetes may affect many parts of your life. You can get help from health professionals trained to focus on different areas. A health care team helps you use the health care system to its fullest. You will need to see your health care team at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early.
> Your Family Doctor.There is a lot to learn about living well with diabetes. You probably have many questions about your condition. The first person to ask is your doctor.Your doctor or an internist who will make the general checkups and your family doctor is who will give you information about where to get diabetes self-management training and will refer you to a specialist and other team members.
> Endocrinologist. A doctor with special training in diabetes is called an endocrinologist. Patients with diabetes have too much sugar in their blood. Endocrinologists treat diabetes with diet and medications, including insulin. They also work closely with patients to control blood sugar and monitor them so they can prevent health problems.
> Nurse Educator, RN. A nurse educator with special training in teaching people with diabetes will help you to learn the day-to-day aspects of diabetes self-care. They can teach you: · what diabetes is · how to cope with diabetes and to make changes in your health habits · how to use diabetes medications · how to work with insulin and give yourself shots · how to check your blood sugar · how to keep track of your diabetes · symptoms of low and high blood glucose · how to take care of an insulin reaction · how to handle sick days · how to stay healthy if you are pregnant.
> Registered Dietitian. A registered dietitian (RD) is trained in nutrition and has passed a national exam. Your dietitian helps you figure out your food needs based on your desired weight, lifestyle, medication, and other health goals (such as lowering blood fat levels or blood pressure). Even if you’ve had diabetes for many years, a visit to the dietitian can help. For one thing, our food needs change as we age. Nutrition guidelines for people with diabetes also change from time to time. Dietitians can also help you learn how · the foods you eat affect your blood sugar and blood fat levels · to balance food with medications and activity · to read food labels · to make a sick day meal plan · to plan meals · to plan for eating out and special events · to include ethnic or foreign foods into your meals · to find good cookbooks · to make food substitutions
> Eye Doctor. This doctor is a key member of your health care team, because diabetes can affect the blood vessels in the eyes. When eye problems are caught early, there are very good treatments.The eye doctor will be either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
The American Diabetes Association guidelines say you should see your eye doctor at least once a year. These checkups are the best way to detect diabetic eye disease.
> Psychologist-Social Worker. Mental health professionals help with the personal and emotional side of living with diabetes. A social worker must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) as well as training in individual, group, and family therapy. LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker. Social workers can help you cope with diabetes control problems related to your family or work. They may also be able to help you find resources to help with your medical or financial needs.
> Podiatrist. Diabetes makes you prone to poor blood flow and nerve damage in the lower legs and may results in infections more often. Sores, even small ones, can quickly turn into serious problems. Any foot sore or callus needs to checked by your primary care doctor or a podiatrist. Do not try to fix these yourself, because you could cause an infection. But do inspect your feet daily for signs of trouble. Podiatrists treat corns, calluses, and more serious problems.
> Dentist. The excess blood sugar in your mouth makes it a good home for bacteria, which leads to infection and gum disease. You will need to see your dentist every six months. Be sure to tell your dentist that you have diabetes.
> Exercise Physiologist. Exercise plays a major role in your diabetes care, no matter which type of diabetes you have. Exercise can help lower blood sugar, help your body better use insulin, and help control your weight. It can also improve your blood fat levels, reduce stress, and improve your overall fitness level. Even if you have diabetic complications, ask your doctor about safe exercises you can do.
> Good care of diabetes, will help you to live a long with happy and active life.
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