You are the one who manages your diabetes. Yes, others may assist you in this process but the ultimate responsibility is yours.Each day, you make lots of decisions that your health care team and others who support you aren’t there to help with. It’s all up to you. The good news is that you can manage your diabetes.The first step is to learn about diabetes. I highly recommend seeking out a certified diabetes educator. As diabetes educators, we call our teaching about diabetes self-management training. Our goal is ultimately to have you manage your diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends covering these content areas during your education:

• Diabetes disease process
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Monitoring your glucose levels
• Medications
• Prevention, detection, and treatment of acute complications
• Prevention, detection, and treatment of chronic complications
• Goal setting and problem solving
• Psychological adjustment
• Preconception care and pregnancy

If you are unsure about any of these areas, see a diabetes educator.

Once you understand these topics and have developed a game plan, support is the second step. Social support is so important to help you on your journey. It can come from family, friends, a local support group, or an online support forum. Whatever your choice, support is necessary to help you succeed in managing your diabetes.

And don’t forget to set goals and to reward yourself when you achieve them. Managing diabetes is a lifelong process, not a quick change. Lifestyle changes don’t happen overnight.

Your diabetes management plan should consist of educating yourself about all aspects of diabetes, establishing your support system, and setting goals and rewards. Know your plan and self-manage your diabetes.

Posted by Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
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