Managing your diabetes takes a team working together to get the job done.
Your diabetes health care team will help develop a treatment plan that's made just for you. Also, the team can help you cope with some of the emotions and feelings that people with diabetes have to deal with.
You'll probably meet one or more of these diabetes health care team members during your checkups:
A doctor on the team will lead your diabetes care. Often this person is a pediatric endocrinologist or diabetes specialist. They’ll stay in touch with the whole team to coordinate care and will:
Your primary care provider (usually a pediatrician or family doctor) will still provide care as usual and stay in contact with the diabetes care team.
Nurses and diabetes educators can help you put your care plan into practice every day. They will:
A registered dietitian will guide you on meal planning to help keep your blood sugars steady. The dietitian will:
It can take time to get used to living with diabetes, and sometimes you may need extra support. A mental health provider can be a social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor. They can:
Always remember that you don't have to manage diabetes on your own. You can count on your team members to support you and answer your questions — the team has lots of experience with helping people deal with diabetes.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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