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Spring is the season of renewal, so what better time to renew your commitment to exercise and nutrition? Setting goals is one thing, but managing them and your diabetes is another. In this issue, we’ll show you how to set reasonable goals and stay in control. It’s not as difficult as you might think.
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Maintaining an Exercise Program is No Sweat
Staying active plays an essential role in a healthy lifestyle, but it’s important to stretch your body, not your expectations. If you set reasonable goals, you can achieve them. Don’t be overambitious in the beginning, so that you continue to be encouraged rather than discouraged.
Like exercise, healthy eating is important for everyone, but if you’re living with diabetes, it can really be the key to winning the fight. Learning how to set reasonable goals without having to give up any of the foods you love is easier than you think.
You’ve been doing everything right and yet the weight just doesn’t seem to want to come off. Often it isn’t just one factor, but a combination of things that affects your weight. You may be surprised to find out just what’s holding you up.
What you eat directly affects the amount of glucose in your blood. Counting carbs is one way you can try to manage your diabetes through diet because carbs raise your blood glucose level. But what are carbohydrates and how do you know when you’ve had enough or too much?
Care Mail will be delivered right to your inbox and each issue will focus on a different topic. This month's topic is Traveling with Diabetes— offering practical advice and tips for a safe and memorable holiday.
Counting carbohydrates at every meal can help you take control of your diabetes by making adjustments along the way to keep your daily progress on track. Because having the right tools and information to help you better self-manage your diabetes is the key to living a healthier, more productive life.
There are many ways to add exercise to your daily routine that are fun, simple and easy to do. In addition to helping you tighten your waistline, exercise can also help you control your diabetes and other health-related issues. Exercise is an important and essential activity for anyone living with diabetes.
How you choose to handle stress may directly influence whether you are successful in managing your diabetes. By developing and maintaining a positive attitude, you can take charge of your life and feel better about yourself no matter what challenges you face.
Controlling your daily expenses, and learning how to spend wisely on the things you need to manage your diabetes can play a big role in helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle on a budget. Get the jump on the New Year with some money-smart ways you can care for yourself.
As anyone with diabetes can attest, there is no way to avoid a little bit of pain each time you test. But as they will also tell you, there is no better way to find out how your blood glucose is responding to foods, medication and exercise. In this issue, we’ll show you how you can minimize the pain of lancing while making testing easier on yourself.
Managing your diabetes on a daily basis requires the support and recommendations of your healthcare team. Developing a strong relationship with each team member can help ensure that you are doing everything possible to keep your blood glucose levels under control. To learn more about partnering with all members of your healthcare team, click on any of the topics below.
Living with diabetes successfully takes a total commitment on your part everyday. It requires making necessary modifications to your diet, testing and controlling your blood glucose levels regularly, getting the proper amounts of exercise and sleep, performing thorough foot examinations, limiting alcohol consumption and refraining from tobacco use.
For a lot of people, staying in shape is not the easiest thing to do. It takes courage, determination and a sound plan to lose weight and keep it off. But the process of losing weight does not have to be drastic or done overnight. In fact, you should start out slow and consult with your healthcare team to help you create a weight-loss plan that is tailored specifically for you.
Reducing the Risk of Diabetes-Related Complications
If you had the power to live longer, healthier and with more confidence, what would you be willing to do to make these things a reality? When you follow the steps that help contribute to better blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol control, you may significantly reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke and other diabetes-related complications and literally add years to your life all at the same time.
Managing the daily challenges of living with diabetes requires commitment, flexibility and sound planning. Prioritizing your time to accommodate regular blood glucose testing is essential to your well-being. But often, events like traveling, dining out, or even a sick day can add stress to your already busy life.
Spring is a great time of year to get your life organized and headed in the right direction. It’s also a good time to enjoy the outdoors, and reevaluate your diabetes self-care routine to ensure that you are eating healthy, getting enough exercise, and testing your blood glucose regularly. Get a head start with some tips on how to successfully manage your diabetes this spring.
Teaching children how to properly self-manage their diabetes and take responsibility for their health is a major priority. Establishing good habits for your child will pay off as they get older and become more independent.
Active Monitoring for Active Lives: Tips for Insulin Users
Virtually everyone with type 1 diabetes—and many people with type 2 diabetes—inject insulin on a daily basis. Yet, as many as 80% of insulin users carry out some part of the process incorrectly. Even if you have been giving yourself injections for years, reviewing your technique now and again is a good idea.
There are many differences in the way diabetes affects men and women. With some complications, the degree of risk and the methods of prevention and treatment may vary. Understanding the differences between the genders is as important as understanding the parallels
As you know, diabetes is mentally, emotionally and physically challenging. It's a complete change in the way a person lives their life and understandably, it has a strong emotional impact from the moment diabetes is diagnosed onwards. In this issue, we'll look at the impact that emotions have on people living with diabetes.
Summer and Diabetes: Hot Topics for the Summer Months
We’re halfway through the summer, but there’s still plenty of time left for organizing exciting travel adventures and social gatherings. In this issue, we’ll help you fine-tune your diabetes management while travelling, eating out and taking advantage of the season's most nutrient-packed foods.
When fall arrives, many of us are reminded of fresh starts and new learning opportunities. Your school days may be over, but why not treat the harvest season as the perfect time to update your diabetes knowledge? A better-informed you is a better-cared-for you.
While the festive season is full of fun, good food and activities, balancing your diabetes with cold weather considerations, special holiday dishes, alcohol and general stress can be a challenge. Remember to take the time to plan ahead and you’ll be sure to enjoy happier, healthier holidays.
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, so it’s the perfect time of year to take a fresh approach to your health and diabetes care. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to develop good habits to keep your diabetes management on track.
Vacation time can mean anything from a beach holiday to a weekend getaway, or a trip abroad. In this summer version of Care Mail, we’ve put together some great information on diabetes management to help you stay on track and enjoy your time off without worry.
A warm welcome to our new readers, and welcome back to our regular readers!
Living with diabetes is a daily challenge. There’s much to consider: keeping tight control of your blood glucose levels with frequent and structured testing, exercising regularly, eating healthily, and just dealing with day-to-day life. Overcoming these challenges takes strength, perseverance and a little bit of courage each day.
Another holiday season is upon us, as is all the hustle and bustle that goes along with it. This year, we’d like to help you take a Zen approach to this busy time of year by helping you manage your stress and blood glucose levels amidst all the parties, celebrating, shopping, and eating.
Enjoy all the wonderful things this joyous season has to offer!
Spring is the season of renewal, so what better time to renew your commitment to exercise and nutrition? Setting goals is one thing, but managing them and your diabetes is another. In this issue, we’ll show you how to set reasonable goals and stay in control. It’s not as difficult as you might think.
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