It's hurricane season. Are you prepared to take care of your family, and your diabetes? Here's what you need to know. If you have to evacuate, I want you to have what you need. In addition to the usual items, you will have to do a little extra planning if you have diabetes. (It seems like you always have to do more when you have diabetes). Being prepared ahead of time is huge if you are victimized by a natural disaster. Here are some strategies and resources so you don't have to figure everything out on the run. When Hurricane Katrina hit, many of the folks who were displaced fled to … [Read more...]
Change Your Thinking To Manage Diabetes
Instead of dreading all the chores of managing diabetes, change your thinking and have a positive attitude. Try these tips for success. I hear people all over town saying that this is the year they will: lose weight; eat better; get more exercise; get more sleep; watch less television and any number of other significant changes to their lives. In each instance it seems to be said with a deep breath as they prepare themselves for these difficult and unpleasant changes. Not surprisingly, most people don't meet their goals. Why? I suggest they don't have enough positive reinforcement in place … [Read more...]
