Do you feel pressure trying to remember everything you need to do to manage both your busy life and your diabetes? You are not alone! Juggling your daily diabetes to-do list along with home and family responsibilities, plus school and work, can overwhelm even the most organized person. Although life is filled with unexpected distractions, we believe you can create systems and strategies that can help streamline your diabetes management.
Here are eight surefire tips and tools to help get you started.
1. WHAT’S YOUR STYLE?
Recognize how you prefer to remember to do things and tap into the practices that work for you. For example, perhaps you like your reminders fun and visual, so leaving yourself colorful notes on your bathroom mirror (e.g., to remember to check your blood sugar or pack your lunch) might work for you. If you are comfortable and familiar with technology and find