Diabetes Advocacy & Support Community (DASC)

Educating and Supporting people with type 1 diabetes to thrive.

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This month make it a habit to : Check it, Record it and stay informed .

Are you taking up the challenge this month?

#DiabetesCare #BloodSugarMonitoring #HealthAwareness #HealthyLiving #WellnessChallenge #DASC #NewMonthNewGoals

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𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐭

Don't Just check it, Record it

Happy New Month!

As we begin a new month, here's a simple health challenge for everyone living with diabetes:

Don't just check your blood sugar levels, record them too.

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Recording your glucose readings helps you track trends, identify unusual changes early, and understand how your diet, exercise, stress, and medications affect your blood sugar levels.

Small records today can make a big difference in your diabetes care tomorrow.

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𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒

Being sick can push your blood sugar HIGHER — even if you are not eating well.

Never ignore diabetes during illness.

- DO NOT stop your insulin or diabetes medication without medical advice;

- Check your blood sugar more often;

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Be prepared before illness happens.

#DiabetesSickDayRules #DiabetesAwareness #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #LMICs #DiabetesEducation

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𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒

Being sick can push your blood sugar HIGHER — even if you are not eating well.

Never ignore diabetes during illness.

- DO NOT stop your insulin or diabetes medication without medical advice;

- Check your blood sugar more often;

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- Check ketones if available; Seek urgent medical help if sugars remain very high or you cannot keep fluids down.

- In many LMICs, late presentation to hospital can become life-threatening. Early action saves lives.

-Your sick day plan is part of your diabetes survival kit.

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Support, proper care, and encouragement can help individuals cope better and live healthier lives.

Support someone living with diabetes today.

#DiabetesAwareness #MentalHealth #HealthEducation
#DiabetesDistress
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What is diabetes distress?

Diabetes Distress is the emotional stress and burden associated with managing diabetes on a daily basis. Managing. Diabetes Mellitus every day can become emotionally exhausting.

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The constant blood sugar checks, medications, diet restrictions, and fear of complications may lead to stress, frustration, anxiety, and burnout, a condition known as diabetes distress.

Diabetes distress is real and should not be ignored.

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What is diabetes burnout?

Diabetes burnout is a state of complete emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from managing diabetes.

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° Check on someone living with diabetes today.
° Check on someone living with diabetes today.
° Offer encouragement without judgment.
° Promote small, steady steps in care.

#DASC #DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesBurnout
#SupportMatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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What is diabetes burnout?

Diabetes burnout is a state of complete emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from managing diabetes.

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It can cause loss of motivation, skipped care routines, and reduced self-management.

Support and understanding are key to helping people regain balance and re-engage with their care.

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Living with diabetes can lead to diabetes burnout, a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from the ongoing demands of self-management like medications, blood sugar checks, and diet control.

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Rotate your injection sites. Better absorption. Better glucose control. Healthier skin.
This is your reminder to check your injection sites. Your insulin deserves the best chance to work.

#InsulinTherapy #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #LMICs #DiabetesEducation #InsulinInjection

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𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

Repeated injections in the same spot can cause lumps, pain, poor insulin absorption, high sugars, and unexpected hypos.
Sometimes it’s not the insulin failing, it’s the injection site.

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Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to prevent and manage diabetes.

You don’t need perfection, you just need consistency.
Move more today for a stronger, healthier tomorrow
Healthy journey begins with a step

#MoveMore #t1d #PreventDiabetes #DiabetesAwareness

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Advocate for access to essential Medicine. Share this post to spread awareness

#Insulin4All #Type1Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #Healthcareaccess

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For many people living with Type 1 diabetes, unexpected insulin changes can disrupt blood sugar control, daily routines, and overall well-being. Every person living with diabetes deserves stable, affordable, and uninterrupted care.Share this post to spread awareness #Insulin4All