1. You travel a lot, and have a varying schedule. I do the same in a small way, and have trouble managing my diabetes then. What helps you?
What helps me when I travel is speaking up in restaurants and asking the chef to specially prepare a dish for me, not eating at fast food places and being able to snack well with my Glucerna shakes and snack bars. They are easy to carry and I can always get my shakes over ice.
2. What tips do you have for keeping at the work of diabetes care over the long haul? I do great for short periods, but am constantly having to reinvent my self-care.
I have changed my LIFESTYLE! You have to get in down to a routine so its second nature.
My positive attitude that I can live well with diabetes helps a lot. I make my P.H.D., my Personal Health Decisions, to live well with diabetes.
Keeping a strong support team around me is crucial. Sometimes family & friends don’t get it, so I had to make new family & friends who support me in a good way.
I have a better relationship with food now that I used to and I do most of the cooking so I control what’s in my meals. There is always something bright and colorful on my plate, lean proteins and good carbs. I also snack well with Glucerna bars and cereal because they solve my sweet tooth when she appears.
I understand the importance of physical activity and I move in big movements, cleaning, doing laundry, walking and swimming are good activities. Try to get moving and stick with it on most days.
Lastly, I know how to chill, de-stress and relax. I have learned to say "No, I can’t do that", something more people ought to learn to do instead of always being in their SUPER CAPE. I read a lot, hang out with my grandchildren, cook, do arts & crafts, go to the beach, movies, the playground… kids will keep you moving!
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