Healthy Living

This article shares six tips that can help you stay motivated to manage your diabetes well –

1) Instead of “avoiding complications,” think about how better blood sugars can benefit you now, right this second;

2) Remember that blood glucose numbers are information and not a grade on how well you are doing;

3) Think about how people in your life can help – loved ones, family, and friends can be close allies in your diabetes management;

4) Commit yourself to something that will benefit your diabetes management, and make it public!

5) Foster intrinsic motivation (autonomy, mastery, and purpose); and

6) Remember how lucky you are.

https://diatribe.org/diabetes-management/six-ways-stay-motivated-manage-your-diabetes-well