"Nagging is often counterproductive" (:53)
William Bornstein, MD, recommends that family members offer help, rather than nag.
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Frustration
I did everything and my sugar was high
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My Children
I want to stay healthy for my family
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Support Group
"It's a spirit-lifting type of group"
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Nagging
Offering help is better than nagging
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Share Your Thoughts
How do you handle family members who nag?
If someone you love has type 2 diabetes, you may want them to eat better and exercise more. However, nagging may not be the best way to get them to do so, says William Bornstein, MD, an endocrinologist at Emory Clinic in Atlanta. He recommends asking patients how you can help, such as offering to be a workout buddy.
FrustrationI did everything and my sugar was high
My ChildrenI want to stay healthy for my family
Support Group"It's a spirit-lifting type of group"
NaggingOffering help is better than nagging
