Whether you’ve had diabetes for years, or are dealing with a new diagnosis, it’s important to remember that while the blood sugar spikes related to the condition can increase your risk of certain diseases or complications, you’re not powerless in defending yourself against them. In this issue of Outsmart Diabetes, we’ll show you how your diabetes diagnosis may affect your body, and, even more vital, how to protect yourself so that you can live a healthy, vibrant life for years to come. The best part? It’s never too late to start.
PROTECT YOUR BODY
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES
MAKING SENSE OF DIABETES • THE TYPE OF DIABETES YOU HAVE CAN PLAY A BIG ROLE IN YOUR TREATMENT METHODS. READ ON TO DECIPHER YOUR DIAGNOSIS.
CONQUER DIABETES • KNOWLEDGE IS POWER WHEN IT COMES TO MANAGING YOUR DIABETES. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
LIFESAVING TESTS • LOWER YOUR RISK OF COMPLICATIONS WITH TWO ESSENTIAL BLOOD SUGAR CHECKS.
YOUR CHECKUP CHECKLIST • KEEPING ON TOP OF YOUR DIABETES SYMPTOMS MEANS WORKING WITH A HEALTHCARE TEAM. ASSEMBLE YOURS WITH THIS LIST.
5 WAYS TO REVERSE DIABETES • LOWER YOUR BLOOD SUGAR, REDUCE YOUR MEDICATION DEPENDENCY, AND REGAIN YOUR HEALTH WITH THESE SCIENCE-BACKED STEPS.
EAT FOR BETTER HEALTH
EASY FOOD STRATEGIES • LOWER YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AND IMPROVE YOUR WELLBEING BY CHOOSING NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD INSIDE AND OUT.
BEST CARBS FOR DIABETES • CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, CARBS AREN’T OFF-LIMITS IF YOU HAVE DIABETES. IN FACT, GETTING ENOUGH GOOD-FOR-YOU CARBS IS ESSENTIAL FOR BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE.
SIMPLE, HEALTHY, DELICIOUS • YUMMY MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED MEALS WILL KEEP YOU FULL AND SATISFIED—AND HELP YOU MAINTAIN OPTIMAL BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS.
MOVE YOUR BODY
GET READY TO MOVE • EXERCISE IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF YOUR DIABETES MANAGEMENT. BUT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF CERTAIN THINGS BEFORE YOU START IN ORDER TO KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY AND FREE FROM INJURY.
14-DAY FITNESS PLAN • THIS POWERFUL COMBINATION OF CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING WILL HELP YOU GET IN SHAPE QUICKLY AND MANAGE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS MORE EFFICIENTLY.
YOUR WORKOUT PLAN • Except for two rest days, you will be doing about 30 minutes of strength training and about 30 minutes of cardio each day for the next two weeks. Use this guide to track your progress toward your goals. In just 14 days, you’ll be stronger, leaner, and able to manage your diabetes symptoms better than ever.
STRESS LESS, SLEEP MORE
STRESS, SLEEP, AND YOUR BLOOD SUGAR • DIABETES IS A LIFESTYLE DISEASE—MEANING, EVERY PART OF YOUR DAILY LIFE CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR SYMPTOMS. TWO OF THE BIGGEST FACTORS? SLEEP AND STRESS. LEARN MORE ON THESE PAGES.
ARE YOU A HEALTHY SLEEPER? • To find out, check off any of the statements that apply to you.
END YOUR STRESS, ANXIETY, AND WORRY
SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT (AND EVERY NIGHT) • IF YOU ARE WAKING UP AT ALL THE WRONG TIMES, HERE’S HOW TO PUT YOUR STRESS TO BED AND PUT YOURSELF ON SNOOZE CONTROL.
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