If you are struggling with diabetes, there are many different professionals you can go to for help. One professional you can see is a nutritionist. Nutritionists are helpful because they can give you tips on how to regulate a healthy blood pressure, how to use less salt when preparing meals, and help plan a healthy diabetic-friendly diet. Nutritionists have to go to graduate school and graduate with a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Common majors for nutritionists include: human nutrition, nutrition sciences, clinical nutritionist, etc. On a day to day basis, nutritionist not only see patients, but they also test new food products and equipment, prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment and supplies, among other things.

The next professional you can seek out is a certified diabetic educator. Certified diabetic educators have an extensive knowledge and background about diabetes, prediabetes and diabetes prevention. This can be especially helpful if you are newly diagnosed and want to know more about diabetes. Diabetic educators are required to be certified through the National Certification Board for Diabetics, meaning they have to meet certain requirements in order to be qualified for the position.

Endocrinologists, are another professional that can help. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system that endocrinologists deal with include diabetes, mellitus and thyroid disorders. In order to become an endocrinologist, students must complete four years of medical school and then proceed to do two to three years of training as an intern in the practice. Finally, endocrinologists have to spend two to three more years learning and practicing how to diagnose patients and how to treat hormone conditions. Endocrinologists are a reliable source to go to for information on the specifics of your diabetes, and things like your average insulin levels recently.