The document emphasizes the multifaceted approach required for effective diabetes control, highlighting the importance of psychological support, nutrition, exercise, and medical care. Acknowledging the emotional journey of managing diabetes, it suggests strategies like setting achievable goals, seeking positive support, and maintaining proper nutrition and physical activity. It encourages individuals to take small steps towards better health while also utilizing medical care and necessary tools for diabetes management.

1. Diabetes Control

2.  Total diabetes control is something
commonly overlooked by the
media, doctors, dietitians/nutritionist, etc
.
See there are many different facets to
controlling diabetes and eliminating
diabetic complications-psychological, diet
and nutrition, exercise and physical
activity, medications and other
accessories, and medical
care/treatments.

3. All too often one component of diabetes
control is focused on while the others
lay waist side instead of all the
components being focused on
simultaneously.
This is when an individual with diabetes
will have a real chance preventing
diabetic complications and reversing
many of the other complications
associated with diabetes.

4. When all areas of diabetes control are
being implemented, it creates a
synergistic effect more powerful than one
or two areas alone.
I know it is easier said than done for
most people. Controlling diabetes for
some people goes way above just
changing their diet and being more
active.

5. A lot of people suffer from mental and
emotional addictions to food. Some
people have mental roadblocks setup
about exercising. Some people are just
plain afraid to do anything.
If your mind is not right then you are not
going to take action on the advice your
doctor gave you about exercising, the
dietitians diet plan, or follow any plan for
that matter.

6. The simple fact is diabetes is an
emotional journey as much it is a
physical journey.
People need help in all areas in order to
make their diabetes control efforts a
success and so that they can continue on
their path of living a long healthy life.

7. Steps You Can Take to Gain Control
of Your Diabetes
Get Your Mind Right!-talk to positive and
supportive family, friends, or spouses.
Notice I said supportive and positive,
yes, not all family and friends will steer
you in the right direction. Also consider
a therapist (aka shrink), they can help
you work through some of your internal
issues that may be preventing you taking
action or staying on track.

8. Support & Help-this again goes back to
positive and supportive family, friends,
and a therapist. Also you can consider
using online communities and forums as
great places to meet and share your
situation with other like you.
This can only build your confidence and
your mental muscle to help you do what
you need to do.

9. Have a Plan.-A man with a plan, well is
just a man not doing anything! Start
small, set 1-3 month goals and then
weekly and then daily goals.
Too many people set these big yearly
goals that the mind cannot grasp at that
moment, especially if you have a ways to
go.

10. Be specific in your planning-what
date, what time, where, with whom, etc.
Another thing to mention, think about
WHY you need to do some of these
things (e.g. to feel better, to get of
medications, stop worrying about my
health, to look better, etc.)

11. Think about emotions you will feel once
you reach a goal. How will it feel to lose
20 lbs? (e.g. satisfaction,
accomplishment, relief, happiness, etc.)
Also think about the “what if I don’t”
(e.g. If I don’t lose 20 lbs I will have to
stay on these expensive medications, I
will fell horrible, my blood sugar levels
will be horrible)

12. Proper Nutrition-it is not so much about
dieting, because let’s be honest diets
really don’t work and hardly anyone ever
sticks to them in the long-run. Eliminate
processed and simple carbs, restrict
complex carbs, and beef up on the
protein, enjoy healthy fats, plenty of
vegetables and occasional seasonal
fruits. Allow for food vacations-holidays,
birthdays, and other special occasions.
But don’t go crazy on these days.

13. Exercise and Physical Activity-not that
hard my friend just get up and move. Do
things you like-
walking, swimming, tennis, weight
training, aerobics, etc. There are dozens
of things you can do to get that heart
pumping, just choose one or two and
then mix other activities in down the
road. Again start small-15 minutes 3x/wk
then as you progress add minutes and
add more days.

14. Medical Care/Treatment-get to your
doctor for regular check-ups and blood
work. It is the only way to know if you
are improving. You may need
medications adjusted or discontinued if
you are following your plan. You may
need referrals to other specialist and
many other things that your doctor can
do for you in caring for your diabetes.
Just make sure your doctor is
knowledgeable in proper diabetes
management and care. Not all are!

15. Medical Accessories/Tools-things like a
quality blood glucose monitor, diabetic
socks, blood pressure monitor, etc. Any
equipment or tool that you specifically
need to monitor, prevent, and improve
your health.
Diabetes control does not have to run
your life but it is all about changing the
way you do little things in your life. It is
all about taking small steps to achieve a
big goal which is better health.


16. If you are ready to finally gain control of
your diabetes and eliminate the worry of
diabetic complications then click here
Stop messing around with your health
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Daniel Solomon is a registered dietitian
and expert in diabetes nutrition and
diabetes control who has help countless
diabetics with their blood sugar control.
http://thediabetesauthority.com/