{"id":24283,"date":"2023-03-29T09:35:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T13:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/je-vis-avec-le-diabete-de-type-2\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T11:02:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:02:40","slug":"i-live-with-type-2-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/i-live-with-type-2-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"I live with type 2 diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be hard to accept. Diabetes requires significant changes in your lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can scroll through the tabs below to quickly find the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n  <section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\" >\n        \n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc067cid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc067c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Type 2 diabetes&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc067c\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc067cid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>This is the most common form of diabetes. Several factors can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/information-on-diabetes\/type-2-diabetes\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc0f0did\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc0f0d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Diabetes complications&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Diabetes complications<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc0f0d\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc0f0did\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The main complications of diabetes are retinopathy (eye damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), neuropathy (nerve damage), and cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/information-on-diabetes\/diabetes-complications\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc169did\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc169d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;The diabetes diet&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">The diabetes diet<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc169d\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc169did\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Nutrition is one of the pillars of diabetes management. Depending on your current habits, changes may be necessary to help you with your diabetes management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-diabetes-diet\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc1cf2id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc1cf2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Balanced plate&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Balanced plate<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc1cf2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc1cf2id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Wondering which foods to put or not put on your plate? The principles of a balanced plate can serve as a starting point when it comes to making changes to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-balanced-plate\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc235eid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc235e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Carbohydrates&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Carbohydrates<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc235e\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc235eid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Carbohydrates are nutrients found in many foods, including pasta, bread, and fruit. Understanding the role of carbohydrates, the sources of carbohydrates, and knowing how to count them can help you manage your diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-carbohydrates\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc297fid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc297f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Food labels&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Food labels<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc297f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc297fid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Reading a nutrition label can help you identify the&nbsp;<strong>amount of carbohydrates in the food, as well as check the quality of the ingredients<\/strong>. At first, you might need to compare a lot of products in order to know which foods are best for your health. With practice and time, you will know which foods <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/food-labels\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc2f58id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc2f58\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Physical activity: Where to start?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Physical activity: Where to start?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc2f58\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc2f58id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Physical activity has many benefits for your health, but it can be hard to add to your routine. Luckily, there are many strategies you can try to get motivated and to help you become more physically active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/physical-activity\/where-to-start\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc358eid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc358e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Stress&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Stress<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc358e\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc358eid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>It is normal to experience stress related to diabetes. It can have a significant influence on diabetes management and have a notable impact on your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/well-being-and-mental-health\/diabetes-and-depression-2\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc3c04id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc3c04\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Self-monitoring of blood glucose&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Self-monitoring of blood glucose<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc3c04\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc3c04id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>You can monitor your blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter or a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM). The CGM tracks your glucose level every few minutes with a sensor worn on your skin, and sends the data to a receiving device (receiver, smartphone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/self-monitoring-of-blood-glucose\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc424aid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc424a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Coping with a diabetes diagnosis&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Coping with a diabetes diagnosis<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc424a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc424aid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be a shock. You&#8217;ll experience many different emotions and the path to acceptance might be long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/well-being-and-mental-health\/coping-with-a-diabetes-diagnosis\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc495fid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc495f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Setting goals&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Setting goals<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc495f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc495fid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Lifestyle changes are essential to prevent or slow down the development of type 2 diabetes. Strategies exist to help you adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/adopting-better-lifestyle-habits\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc4fa5id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc4fa5\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Low blood sugar&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Low blood sugar<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc4fa5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc4fa5id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is a decrease in blood glucose levels below normal values (less than 4 mmol\/L). It is important to bring your blood sugar back up because it can cause<strong>&nbsp;confusion or fainting<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and lead to a fall or accident.&nbsp;<\/strong>In the long run, repeated hypoglycemia can have serious health consequences. Understanding and knowing how to treat hypoglycemia is essential in diabetes management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/hypoglycemia-in-an-individual-with-diabetes\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc55a8id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc55a8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;High blood sugar&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">High blood sugar<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc55a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc55a8id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a blood sugar level above normal values, which is o<strong>ver 7 mmol\/L in the morning or 4 hours after eating, or over 10 mmol\/L 2 hours after eating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/hyperglycemia\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc5beeid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc5bee\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Diabetes medications&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Diabetes medications<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc5bee\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc5beeid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>There are several antihyperglycemic medications available to treat type 2 diabetes. Dose adjustments are often necessary to limit side effects and to make sure the medication is effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/medications\/antidiabetic-drugs\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc61afid\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc61af\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc61af\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc61afid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Insulin may become essential as type 2 diabetes progresses. This does not mean you have failed; it simply means that a new treatment option should be considered to help you manage your diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/insulin\/why-insulin-can-become-necessary-for-a-person-living-with-type-2-diabetes\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69e05accc6e38id\" aria-controls=\"sect69e05accc6e38\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Resources&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Resources<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69e05accc6e38\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69e05accc6e38id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>For more information on type 2 diabetes management, you might be interested in our <em><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/101536-DQ22-GuidePratique-WEB-EN.pdf\">Practical Guide to Diabetes Management<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/2021\/21-215-02A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Closer look: Diet for people living with diabetes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-41e20069 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/resources\/where-to-find-a-health-professional\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Where to find a\u00a0health\u00a0professional<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/resources\/videos\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Diabetes Information Videos<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/resources\/documentation\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Documentation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div> \n  <\/section>\n  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be hard to accept. 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