Here's what we covered in Chapter 1:
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Diabetes is a disease where the body does not make enough insulin and/or does not use the insulin that is being produced effectively.
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Insulin is the ‘key’ that unlocks the cell and allows sugar (glucose) to move from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be used for energy or stored for later use.
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Chronically elevated blood glucose values can increase risk for many undesirable complications, including cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and eye problems.
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It can be emotional to receive a diabetes or pre-diabetes diagnosis, and all of those feelings are valid.
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Breaking down your long-term goals into more manageable SMART goals can help you to develop actionable steps to move towards those long-term goals.