11 Unhelpful Phrases To Avoid Saying To Someone With Diabetes

“It Is Easy To Diagnose”

Diagnosing diabetes is not a walk in the park. In some cases, it requires a series of blood tests and countless visits to the doctor before a health care provider can make the diagnosis. Some are diagnosed with diabetes at a young age after being misdiagnosed with another condition. Others are diagnosed later on in life after experiencing several health problems. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a frightening and traumatic experience, especially if it happens suddenly after an emergency visit to the hospital. It is also stressful to receive a diagnosis and wonder how it will affect one's life.

“Diabetes Does Not Require Math”

Simple activities, such as going to a concert or traveling, can be more difficult for those with diabetes. No matter where they are, they need to regulate their blood sugar level based on food intake, exercise, and medication. Failing to regulate blood sugar properly can lead to hypoglycemic attacks (having an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood), which can cause seizures and fainting that require immediate medical care. As a result, making accurate calculations about food intake is critical. Counting the carbohydrate content of each meal and checking blood sugar regularly can prevent or delay complications.