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Get an education in diabetes care.
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Be supportive, but not a caretaker.
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Help someone you love to keep to the rules, not break them.
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Lend a sympathetic ear.
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Stay flexible.
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Plan for emergencies.
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Make sure others know how to recognize and care for low blood sugars.
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Keep an optimistic, positive attitude.
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Remember that humor can help you both through tough situations.
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Know that your own feelings are valid and that they count.
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Do not strive for perfection in yourself; work for balance in your life. |