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HABITS
TOO MUCH OF A
SWEET THING
To manage diabetes better, start by
changing your habits.
DIABETES DEVELOPS WHEN CREATING A PLAN ESSENTIALS FOR
your blood has too much sugar Diabetes can cause a MASTERING
in it. There are two types of number of health problems.
diabetes. Dr. Nobles-James recommends MORNINGS
people with diabetes protect
“Type 1 diabetes is not themselves by building a Even night owls SKIPPING THE SNOOZE
preventable and often starts in diabetes management plan. can rock the a.m.
childhood,” says Candi Nobles- by making a few button is not enough to make
James, MD, endocrinologist at 1. K now your body. Keep small changes. you a morning person. If you
The Medical Center, Navicent your blood sugar at or want some morning mojo,
Health. “Fortunately, you can below the 7 percent range you need a:
greatly reduce your chances and your body mass index
of getting Type 2 diabetes by (BMI) below 25 to stay at a Goal. Routine.
eating a balanced diet—fresh healthy weight. Choose a healthy hobby Find a bedtime and
vegetables, lean proteins and wake-up time that is
complex carbohydrates—and by 2. S chedule an appointment. to pursue, such as achievable for you.
exercising as little as 30 minutes Your primary care provider writing a blog or training Building a set routine
a day.” can give you tips focused on for a 5k race, motivating helps your body relax
your unique life situation. into a smooth rhythm.
So how do you know if you yourself to start fresh
have diabetes? Warning signs 3. S tart planning. Each week, every morning.
include: schedule your meals and
»» Blurry vision workouts beforehand. Purpose.
»» Excessive thirst, urination List reasons you want to become a morning person.
4. S et small goals. Reduce
or fatigue your sugar intake and add Place the list beside your bed. When you feel like
»» Numb feelings in legs healthy alternatives, such quitting, grab it for motivation to stick to your plan.
»» Problems with wounds as fresh fruit or water
instead of candy or soda.
healing
»» Weight gain or loss “Diabetes management is a
balancing act,” Dr. Nobles-James
says. “It can only be performed
one day at a time.”
CALL DIABETES Workout plan. Break from technology.
HEALTHWAYS, NAVICENT Exercise at least five Turn off any screen
HEALTH AT 478-633-1531 FOR days a week. Exercise
MORE HELPFUL TIPS ABOUT improves your mood, devices an hour before
DIABETES MANAGEMENT. helps you stay alert bedtime. Use this hour to
and lowers your risk meditate, stretch, breathe
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for heart disease, deeply, take a hot bath,
Type 2 diabetes and read from a book, journal
some cancers. or simply relax.
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