Millions of people credit the original 12 Steps for their recovery from addiction to alcohol and other substances. I believe the guidelines of the 12 steps, with a few changes, can apply to diabetes as it has for substance abuse or addiction. The 12 Steps describe a path toward self-discovery and personal growth.
Our Diabetes Twelve Steps aim to help you accept your diabetes. We’d like to support, encourage and empower you on your journey from ‘diagnosis to diva.’
Many times facing the truth can bring a measure of guilt, which is a great motivation to become “entirely ready” to manage your diabetes. As with all the steps, the ability to become ready comes from a higher power, a power greater than yourself.
STEP # 2: I have made a conscious decision to improve my care and therefore the quality of my life.
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