Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program May eNewsletter

Here is some information from the American Diabetes Association on Living with Type 2 Diabetes!

Dear Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program Member, Did you know that people with diabetes are at greater risk for depression?  Everyone feels down every once in awhile.  But feelings of sadness that just won't go away could be a sign of serious depression. Below are some common signs of depression.  If you think you have depression, it's important to talk with your healthcare provider. Symptoms of Depression Loss of pleasure – You no longer take interest in doing things you used to enjoy. Change in sleep patterns – You have trouble falling asleep, you wake often during the night, or you want to sleep more than usual, including during the day. Early to rise – You wake up earlier than usual and cannot to get back to sleep. Change in appetite – You eat more or less than you used to, resulting in a quick weight gain or weight loss. Trouble concentrating – You can't watch a TV program or read an article because other thoughts or feelings get in the way. Loss of energy – You feel tired all the time. Nervousness - You always feel so anxious you can't sit still. Guilt – You feel you "never do anything right" and worry that you are a burden to others. Morning sadness – You feel worse in the morning than you do the rest of the day. Suicidal thoughts – You feel you want to die or are thinking about ways to hurt yourself. Learn more about depression and diabetes. 72nd ADA Scientific Sessions Next month, more than 13,000 of the world's leading diabetes experts will gather in Philadelphia for the 72nd ADA Scientific Sessions. This world-class event brings together leading-edge scientists and healthcare providers to share updates in the latest research and insights into diabetes health care. The goal: To Stop Diabetes®. The media attention this event receives will help put diabetes at the forefront of the national conversation, while giving researchers an opportunity to network and learn of new advances. It also connects healthcare providers with their colleagues to share best practices in diabetes healthcare. Learn more about the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. "I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the end of September 2011.  I felt very alone, afraid – overwhelmed.  I immediately looked everywhere for support.  I joined the message boards on the ADA website where I read other people's stories and how they too were coping and learning to live with it. I didn't feel a lot of support from my healthcare provider so I knew I was going to have to be very active in getting my diabetes under control.  It's been six months and my blood sugars have come down quite a bit, I go to the gym and enjoy it and I don't have to go back to the doctor for six months.  So all in all I must be doing something right!  Thank you to all the people who supported me on the ADA website, their knowledge has been invaluable to me." DK, in Denver, CO How did you feel when you were first diagnosed with diabetes? How has the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program helped you? Share your story with us. Submit your story by email at lwt2d@diabetes.org. Give Mom the Gift of Helping Others Mothers are always giving – even on Mother's Day! This year, she'll be proud to know that through her flowers, a gift of $18 was donated to the American Diabetes Association. Order your flowers by Saturday, May 12, 9 p.m. EST to ensure delivery by Mother's Day! Click here to order now! Diabetes Talk So I was just diagnosed type 2 on April 18th. Ugh. I am still so freaked out. I go to a dietician this week and I cannot wait. I need to learn what I can eat. Right now I am just having egg whites for breakfast, a string cheese for snack, a salad and some chicken for lunch, a pickle for snack and then salad and chicken for dinner. I have already lost 6 lbs since last week. Boy this is hard. Read more and add your own comments. photo credit: Jackie Newgent, RD. Recipe Of The Month Szechwan Tempeh Vegetable Stir-Fry Craving Chinese? Instead of ordering out, try this tasty and healthy recipe. Stir-fry is a healthy and easy way to eat more delicious vegetables! Find more recipes, nutrition information and healthier alternatives at diabetes.org/myfoodadvisor. Delicious Recipe Tips from Jazz up egg or tuna salad with a little curry powder—it's a mix of turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and coriander. For more tips from Kraft, go to www.kraftfoods.com/diabetes. Connect with Others Join the conversation in our online community! Post your questions, comment on others' posts and meet others living with diabetes. Meet others living with diabetes in our online community! Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend

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