In the video that was link, the video has quite a few patients talking about their experience

with
diabetes and how the patients found out, history, etc. The most typical type of diabetes is this one.
Your body does not utilize insulin effectively if you have type 2. Also, while some individuals may
maintain their blood glucose (blood sugar) levels by a good diet and regular exercise, others may
require medication or insulin. You have all you need to combat it, though. One in ten Americans, or
more than 37 million people (about twice the population of New York), have diabetes, and 90–95% of
them have type 2 diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). Nerves are damaged
by high blood sugar, and as a result, they may stop communicating with various body organs. Nerve
injury can result in health issues ranging from little numbness to discomfort that makes it difficult to
carry out daily tasks. Doctors to help with type two diabetes include: primary
physician, Endocrinologist, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Registered Dietitian,
Ophthalmologist.  
Diabetes is challenging. You might experience moments of overwhelm. If you have diabetes, you
must regularly check your blood sugar levels, choose healthy foods, engage in physical activity,
remember to take your medication, and make other wise health decisions. A few types 2 diabetics
refuse to accept their condition. But this denial may put your life in danger. There are many ways to
cope with this disease, patients can cope by Observe emotions and feelings, discuss them with a
medical professional. Inform a medical professional of any unfavorable feelings that other individuals
may have regarding diabetes. Request assistance if you need it to pay for your diabetes medications
and supplies. converse with close ones and friends (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
2022).  
When the comparing mind has unattainable standards, seeks perfection, and craves quantifiable
advancement, predictable outcomes, or success markers, discouragement results. The process of
empowerment involves giving patients the knowledge they need to change their own behavior and
enhance the quality of their life. It is completed in five steps: Identifying the issue is the first step,
followed by explaining the sentiments and meanings, developing a strategy, acting, experiencing, and
evaluating the execution.  
Diet includes the limit intake of refined grains, such as white rice and bread, and carbohydrates with
added sugars. Consume carbohydrates made of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, low-fat or
nonfat milk, and other healthy options. One of the most popular treatments for type 2 diabetes is
metformin. It may assist in maintaining a healthy level of blood sugar. It is available as pills to
consume before or after meals. Therapies could include something like exercise for a patient.  
HSC 3661-week 3 discussion patient voices. YouTube. (2019, June 28).  
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, March 31). 10 tips for coping with diabetes
distress. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 20, 2023,
from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/diabetes-distress/ten-tips-coping-diabetes-distress.html 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, December 30). Type 2 diabetes. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type2.html