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5 tips for coping with type 2 diabetes

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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.
Updated onSeptember, 2026

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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.
Updated onSeptember, 2026

Up Next

  • 5 hacks to help stay organized with type 2 diabetes

  • 5 tips for meal planning with type 2 diabetes

  • Are you asking your doctor the right questions about type 2 diabetes?

  • 7 key habits of diabetes self-care

  • How type 2 diabetes affects your organs

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