{"id":24284,"date":"2023-03-29T09:29:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T13:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/je-vis-avec-le-diabete-de-type-1\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:53:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T14:53:51","slug":"i-live-with-type-1-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diabete.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/i-live-with-type-1-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"I live with type 1 diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cta_don-unique.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diabete.wp.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cta_don-unique.jpg 500w, https:\/\/diabete.wp.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cta_don-unique-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diabete.wp.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cta_don-unique-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is a disease that cannot be prevented. <strong>It is not caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It requires a lot of adaptation and adjustment in all areas of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are living with type 1 diabetes, the different topics below will help you quickly find information about the disease and strategies to help you manage it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  <section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\" >\n        \n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a00882484d9cid\" aria-controls=\"sect6a00882484d9c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Type 1 diabetes&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Type 1 diabetes<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a00882484d9c\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a00882484d9cid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><br>In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is therefore no longer produced and glucose (sugar) accumulates in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/information-on-diabetes\/type-1-diabetes\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a00882485c35id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a00882485c35\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Diabetes complications&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Diabetes complications<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a00882485c35\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a00882485c35id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The main complications of diabetes are retinopathy (eye damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), neuropathy (nerve damage), and cardiovascular damage (heart and blood vessels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/information-on-diabetes\/diabetes-complications\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a00882486a21id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a00882486a21\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Self-monitoring of blood glucose&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Self-monitoring of blood glucose<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a00882486a21\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a00882486a21id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Most people living with type 1 diabetes use a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Capillary blood glucose may sometimes be necessary to confirm the CGM reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/self-monitoring-of-blood-glucose\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a008824877c4id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a008824877c4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;High blood sugar&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">High blood sugar<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a008824877c4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a008824877c4id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a blood sugar level above normal values, which is over 7 mmol\/L in the morning or 4 hours after eating, or over 10 mmol\/L 2 hours after eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/hyperglycemia\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a00882488569id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a00882488569\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Hyperglycemic emergencies&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Hyperglycemic emergencies<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a00882488569\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a00882488569id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>A lack of insulin can cause diabetic ketoacidosis. It is characterized by hyperglycemia and the presence of ketones in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/information-on-diabetes\/diabetic-emergencies\/hyperglycemic-emergencies\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a00882489253id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a00882489253\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Low blood sugar&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Low blood sugar<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a00882489253\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a00882489253id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Hypoglycemia is a decrease in blood glucose levels below normal values (less than 4 mmol\/L). It is important to treat hypoglycemia because it can cause<strong>&nbsp;confusion or fainting<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and lead to a fall or accident.<\/strong> In the long term, repeated hypoglycemia can have serious health consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/le-diabete\/la-gestion-du-diabete\/hypoglycemie-comprendre-traiter\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249a315id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249a315\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Insulin&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Insulin<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249a315\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249a315id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Insulin is essential for survival in people living with type 1 diabetes. It can be given by injection or with an insulin pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/insulin\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249bc65id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249bc65\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Insulin injection&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Insulin injection<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249bc65\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249bc65id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>When insulin is given by injection, a technique must be respected to ensure proper insulin absorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/insulin\/all-about-injections\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249ce4bid\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249ce4b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Insulin pumps&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Insulin pumps<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249ce4b\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249ce4bid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><br>The insulin pump is a portable device that continuously delivers rapid-acting insulin. It is covered by a RAMQ access program for individuals 18 years of age and under and for adults who enrolled in the program before turning 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/insulin\/insulin-pumps\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249da99id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249da99\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Carbohydrates&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Carbohydrates<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249da99\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249da99id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><br>Knowing the sources and amounts of carbohydrates in food is essential for people living with type 1 diabetes. It can allow you to adjust your insulin dose based on the carbohydrates at meals. Carbohydrates are found, among other foods, in bread, pasta, potatoes, and fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/actualites\/les-glucides\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249e59fid\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249e59f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Food labels&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Food labels<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249e59f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249e59fid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Reading a nutrition label can help you identify the <strong>amount of carbohydrates in the food, as well as check the quality of the ingredients<\/strong>. After your diagnosis, you will need to become familiar with the nutritional values of several products in order to count the carbs in your meals and snacks. With practice and time, you will know how much carbs are contained in the foods you eat, and their effects on your blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/food-labels-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249f093id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249f093\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Physical activity: Precautions&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Physical activity: Precautions<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249f093\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249f093id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Physical activity can cause significant changes in blood sugar levels and put you at a higher risk of hypoglycemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/le-diabete\/la-gestion-du-diabete\/activite-physique\/les-precautions\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6a0088249fb71id\" aria-controls=\"sect6a0088249fb71\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Stress&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Stress<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6a0088249fb71\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6a0088249fb71id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>It is normal to experience stress related to diabetes. 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