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Caregiver stress and tips
Signs and symptoms of caregiver stress
Caring for a loved one with diabetes is not an easy task and can be stressful.
Here are some common signs and symptoms of caregiver stress.
Finding no meaning in caregiving
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue
Feeling hopeless and helpless
Withdrawal from friends and family
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How to manage caregiver stress
Practise self-care
- Positive self-talk
- Tell yourself daily that you are helping the person in your care even if you do not do everything well; you are doing everything with love and you are improving
Make use of respite care
- Take a rest first so you are more able to care for others
Join support groups
- Hospital support groups
- Community support groups
- Online communities
Seek professional help
- From a therapist, counsellor or spiritual advisor
Creating a supportive social environment for friends and loved ones living with diabetes
Our Journey With Diabetes, Pillars of Friendship
一起同行，对抗糖尿病, 相互扶持、患难与共
Perjalanan Kami bersama Diabetes, Tunjak-Tunjak Persahabtan – Aktif
முழுமையாக நடுமாடும் திறன், சுறுசுறுப்பு
Our Journey with Diabetes, A Family's Love
一起同行，对抗糖尿病，家人的爱
Perjalanan Diabetes Kami, Cinta Sebuah Keluarga
நீரிழிவு நோயுடனான எங்கள் பயணம் ஒரு குடும்பத்தின் அன்பு
Our Journey with Diabetes, Unspoken Support
一起同行，对抗糖尿病, 无言的支持
Perjalanan Diabetes Kami, Sokongan Tanpa Ucapan
நீரிழிவு நோயுடனான எங்கள் பயணம் சொல்லப்படாத ஆதரவு
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