Living Well With Diabetes

"You don’t get really good at dealing with diabetes overnight. But over time, you’ll figure out how to go from getting it done to taking it in stride. See if any of these tips are familiar (or worth trying!).

Remember when you first found out you had diabetes and learned the basics of taking care of yourself?

• Make and eat healthy food.
• Be active most days.
• Test your blood sugar often.
• Take medicines as prescribed, even if you feel good.
• Learn ways to manage stress.
• Cope with the emotional side of diabetes.
• Go to checkups.

One way or another, you’ve had to try to make it all fit with family, work, school, holidays, and everything else in your life. Here’s our short list of tips to help – you’re probably familiar with many, but some may be new (feel free to use!).."
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