Insights from members of the Health-Shared Diabetes community related to Winter.

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

Winter is full of ups, many festivals both religious and non-religious are during these months and we overindulge. We get invited to parties and our lives are often in flux. This affects us all differently and sets up challenges that we need to adjust to, which adds to the anxieties and concerns when you have a medical condition like diabetes, hear what some of these worries are for our health-shared community. Whatever your worries, there is someone who has been there before and hearing their story can give you some peace of mind. Overindulgence is part of the human frailty and something we all have battles with, because it brings with it feelings of guilt, annoyance, and sometimes depression. Alcohol is sometimes one of those excesses at this time of year. It is important to understand how much it effects your diabetes and how to manage and treat yourself. The health-shared diabetes community shares with you their stories and you can join the conversation.

Winter months bring out different emotions for our patients and families living with medical conditions such as diabetes. There are often things we look forward to in Winter with celebrations and festivities but also things that worry us. In this Story, we hear from a wide variety of people in our community, (treatment options and availability). Winter is a joyous season, but it can also be tricky from time to time. Join the Health-shared community, and share your tips on how you spend the festive season!

It can all be massively overwhelming when you are given a diagnosis that will affect so many aspects of you life. Everything becomes a challenge not only for the person with diabetes but also for our families and friends. Finding goals and motivation is a big part of managing the challenges. The emotional and physical strength in you, through family and friends, and the diabetic community helps you take ownership of your diabetes journey. At Health-shared we empower you to understand diabetes, with the support of the community.