Managing Your Diabetes Finding Your Simple Wins
Having diabetes doesn't mean a person can't enjoy life and do everything they did before they were diagnosed. It does mean that they need to be proactive with their diabetes and manage it to help them live a healthy life. It may be a challenge in the beginning, but by planning ahead and making lifestyle changes, they can make the most of every moment and achieve their simple wins.
You can help the person you are caring for who has diabetes live well and manage their diabetes better by using the resources and tools found here. Learn about the
common types of diabetes, the
kinds of insulin and medication available, and the
complications you need to know about. Find out how to
test your blood sugar ,
talk to your doctor and
how to ask for support from family and friends. Educate yourself through our Diabetes News and
Diabetes Resource links.
Proactive Management
Proactive management is when a person with diabetes take charge of their life and their diabetes. The goal of proactive management is for them to get their blood sugar as close to normal as possible and to keep it there as often as possible. It won't be easy at first, but it's worth doing. People with diabetes can live a healthy life with less complications by keeping tight control of their blood sugar and making some smart lifestyle choices. How can they do that? Here's a start. They should:
- Test often.
- Know their blood sugar level targets.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get proper nutrition.
- Practice proper daily hygiene.
- Take extra precautions when sick.
- Follow the advice of their healthcare team.
Proactive management can take them one step closer to achieving their next simple win.