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There's a good possibility that you know someone with diabetes - there are 23.6 million people in the U.S. with diabetes. You may even have a good friend or family member living with it.

A strong support system is an essential part of diabetes treatment. Dealing with a diabetes diagnosis can be difficult, but you can soften the blow by simply being there for your friend or family member. Are you doing all you can to support the person in your life who has diabetes? If someone you know was diagnosed with diabetes, would you know what to do?

This quiz will help you discover new ways to be a good support system for your friend or family member that has diabetes.

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1) Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes?

I know a few people who have diabetes

I don't personally know anyone who has diabetes

One of my relatives has diabetes

I'm good friends with someone who has diabetes

2) How do you fit into the lifestyle of your friend who has diabetes?

I only see them a few times a week

We talk all the time and I give all needed support

I research diabetes breakthroughs and share them with my buddy

I have diabetes myself

3) Do you talk to your friend/loved one about their diabetes?

We never talk about it

Sometimes it comes up, but we don't dwell on it

Only when he/she brings it up

I ask my friend questions and read all I can about diabetes

4) Do you research new advances and ask questions about diabetes?

Thinking about diabetes scares me

I really don't keep up on diabetes information

I search for "diabetes" on the Internet from time to time

I always ask about medical visits and pay attention to how they are feeling

5) Do you ever cook for your friend or family member who have diabetes?

No - I have no idea what they can or can't eat

No, but I try to find restaurants with choices on the menu they can have

Sometimes - I enjoy trying diabetes-friendly recipes

Yes, on a regular basis

6) Do you exercise with your friend or family member who has diabetes?

Nah...I'm a couch potato. Where's the remote?

Not really, but I always cheer on their efforts

I make a point of taking a walk with him/her sometimes

Yes - several times a week

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