Problem: Article: If you have Type 2 diabetes, your body is able to produce some insulin, as opposed to none at all, but has a diminished capacity for producing insulin or is not able to use the chemical correctly. Because of this crucial difference, Type 2 diabetes symptoms can be more mild than Type 1 symptoms, and have a more gradual onset, and can require less drastic treatments (though exceptions are possible). However, as with Type 1 diabetes, seeing your doctor before beginning any treatment plan is still essential. Only a qualified medical professional has the knowledge definitively diagnose your diabetes and design a treatment plan that's tailored to your personal needs. As noted above, people with Type 2 diabetes have a diminished (but not nonexistent) capacity to make and use insulin naturally. Because their bodies do make some insulin, in some cases, it's possible for people with Type 2 diabetes to manage their disease without having to use any artificial insulin. Usually, this is done through careful diet and exercise, which means minimizing the amount of sugary foods consumed, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly. Some people with mild cases of Type 2 diabetes can potentially live basically "normal" lives if they are very careful about what they eat and how much they exercise. It's important to remember, however, that some cases of Type 2 diabetes are more severe than others and can't be managed with diet and exercise alone and can require insulin or other medications. Note: see the sections below for information relating to diet and medications. Type 2 diabetes is known to be a progressive disease. This means that it can get worse over time. This is thought to be because the body's cells responsible for producing insulin get "worn out" from having to work extra hard in people with Type 2 diabetes. As a result, cases of Type 2 diabetes that once required relatively minor treatment options can eventually require more drastic treatments, including insulin therapy, after several years. This is often not due to any fault on the patient's behalf. As with Type 1 diabetes, you should keep in close contact with your physician if you have Type 2 diabetes - regular tests and checkups can help you detect the progression of Type 2 diabetes before it becomes serious. Obesity is one of the leading causes of Type 2 diabetes. However, being obese can make any case of diabetes more dangerous and harder to manage. The added stress that obesity puts on the body can make it extremely difficult to keep blood sugar at healthy levels. In Type 2 diabetes cases where patients have high body mass indexes (usually greater than 35), doctors will sometimes recommend weight-reduction surgeries to bring the patient's weight under control quickly. Two types of surgery are usually used for this purpose: Gastric bypass surgery - the stomach is shrunk to the size of a thumb and the small intestine is shortened so that fewer calories are absorbed from food. This change is permanent. Laparoscopic Gastric Banding ("Lap Banding") - a band is wrapped around the stomach so that it feels fuller with less food. This band can be adjusted or removed if needed.
Summary: Consult with your doctor before beginning treatment. If you can, manage your diabetes with diet and exercise. Be prepared to pursue more aggressive treatment options over time. Consider bariatric surgery if you are obese.

Problem: Article: Be honest with yourself about your personality, needs, and values. Ask yourself where you want your life to take you. Figure out who you are when you're on your own, not when you're trying to impress a potential partner. Having a strong sense of self will help you recognize when you're compatible with someone. Set goals for yourself, and devote some of your time and energy to the things you like to do. Live in a way that feels true to who you are, regardless of what potential partners might think. Being passionate about your own interests will make you happier, whether you're single or not. It will also make you more interesting to other people. Be up-front about who you are. Authenticity is one of the best ways to find a compatible partner. To find a great relationship, work on becoming the kind of partner you'd like to have yourself. Think about how you want to enrich your future partner's life. For instance, if you want a partner who is generous, work on becoming a more giving person yourself. An ideal romantic partner should be able to maintain a balance. Your mate should value and appreciate who you are right now, flaws and all. You shouldn't feel like you have to be someone else around them. However, that person should also support your growth and encourage you to be the very best version of yourself. Question whether your partner lets you be who you are while still supporting your growth. For example, they shouldn't be pushing you to be someone else, or discouraging you from making positive changes.
Summary: Know yourself. Nurture your own interests. Develop the personality traits you'd like your partner to have. Ensure that your partner values who you are.

Problem: Article: Your behavior is not at fault if someone else is bullying you, even if the gossip that she is spreading about you is technically true. Other people make their own choices about how to treat you, and no one is ever justified in making you feel worthless or outcast. Even if you have had more sexual experience than other girls, no one is ever justified in calling you names or trying to hurt you. You do not deserve to be treated that way. You have value! It might be small comfort, but the fact is that most bullies are hurting inside. Bullying is a learned behavior, and there are many reasons why people would engage in this behavior. Studies show that bullies often lack close relationships and feel rejected by society. They take out their feelings on others by trying to make everyone else feel rejected, too. Bullies tend to be manipulative, jealous, and lacking empathy for others. Everyone has the basic need for acceptance, belonging, control, and meaning in their lives; unfortunately, bullies often lack all of these. They may bully people who seem unhappy and thus "easy targets," or they may go after people who seem to have the things they lack, like loving relationships, good grades, or successful jobs. The bully may be trying take the focus off of herself so that she is not a target herself; she may be trying to fit in; she may be bullied at home; or, it could be that the bully lacks a way to regulate her own anger and expresses it in unproductive ways. It is not a coincidence that the word "slut" is used against girls and women in a derogatory way. In fact, women have been targeted this way for a major portion of recorded history! At least since the Victorian era, western society has focused on what some scholars call the Madonna-whore distinction. This is the idea that women are all either good, pure, innocent virgins, or sleazy, scummy, and sexually active. Of course, this is a ridiculous way to view humans, who are naturally sexual beings, but it is an idea that took hold in many cultures and still affects how we view and treat women today. While terms that focus on women's sexuality like slut, ho, or whore are often used to degrade women, there's usually a deeper, more sinister meaning that doesn't have much to do with sex. When someone is called one of these things, it's a way of saying that they are not a good girl or woman. They don't fit society's mold in some major way. The term is a way of showing complete rejection for that person. You can fight back against this treatment of women by never using gender-specific insults, not even in jest. Don't let anyone label you or stop you from doing what you like.If you enjoy sexual relations and if that makes you happy,please go ahead.If anyone who judges you based on what you're doing speaks volumes about them.Not you.
Summary:
Know it is not your fault. Know that she is probably hurting, too. Understand why bullies target girls' and women's sexuality. Know that it isn't just about sex. You know yourself the best.