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If you struggle with any of the items listed above, ask your health care team to adjust your treatment plan so you feel less overwhelmed. They can also direct you to a qualified mental health professional who can help you relate to your diabetes management tasks more comfortably.

Accept that you can’t control everything

Many of us believe that with enough time and effort, we can con-trol everything in our world. That just isn’t possible. Numerous self-help groups use the Serenity Prayer to highlight this message.

“God grant me the

Serenity to accept the things I cannot change

Courage to change the things I can and

Wisdom to know the difference.” —Reinhold Niebuhr

Serenity Prayer

Whether you are spiritually connected or not, focus only on areas in which your efforts can make a difference. Seek help to learn how to ac-cept those areas, such as how your body responds to stressful events that are not under your control.

Look for support from others with diabetes

Ask your health care team to suggest a local or online support group. Many exist on the Internet, but not all are moderated by a qualified pro-fessional. Always review suggestions you learn online with your health care team before you try them. They may not be right for you or could even be harmful. Go to https://community.diabetes.org/home to check out the online community board at diabetes.org, the official website of the American Diabetes Association.

Get support from family and friends

Even if you do nothing but laugh or chat about the weather, a mean-ingful friendship can help change your mood. It can also give you an opportunity to share daily gripes with someone other than your partner, especially if you think your loved one needs a break from hearing them.