Diabetes is one more member of the family

For people living with diabetes, the support of the family nucleus is essential in their care and treatment.

• Emotional aspects such as empathy are very important factors for those who live with this condition.

Among all aspects involved in living with diabetes, the psychological and affective side plays an important role, since it can be a very difficult situation for the person who suffers from it, both at the time of diagnosis and for their care.

In order to end the stigma that surrounds diabetes, Lic. Jacqueline Alcántara, Becton Dickinson diabetes educator states: “The support and accompaniment of the family is essential for a person who lives with diabetes, thus stopsBeing a disease and becomes a healthy lifestyle, which even should be adopted to all family members, since a balanced diet and physical activity will benefit everyone and become less heavy, it can even be fun ifThey do it together and encourage each other. ”

Scientific studies have shown that insulin is the most optimal treatment for the control and care of diabetes, regardless of the patient's age.In order to take advantage of insulin to the fullest and obtain the desired results, it is essential to perform a correct injection technique.This can be achieved more easily if they are learned and shared in a family environment since it encourages adherence to treatment if everyone understands what it is, both the condition and their care.

The expert recommendations to perform a successful injection technique are: Use short and ultra fine needles of 6mm in syringes and 4mm on pen devices, opt for 5 bezels technology on the tip to minimize the sensation of the puncture, do not reuseneedles being one -use devices and rotating injection sites.Like the medical aspect, the emotional aspect that the person who lives with diabetes may need for their well -being is very relevant.

Lic. Alcántara ensures as a conclusion: “Diabetes education for the patient's environment is as important as for the person who lives with the condition.Feeling included in family activities, heard, understood and accompanied by a big difference in the success of their well -being, since their lifestyle is the example of healthy life that all people must have. ”