Diabetes Self-Management

Get Organized Now!

We’re transitioning out of the season of summer vacations and back into regular work and school routines. And if you’re like most people, decluttering, getting organized, and living a healthier life are all on the top of your to-do list. But if you are really like most, the idea of getting started is overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you know what systems will be the most effective for you to maintain? Now add daily diabetes management into the mix, and getting and staying organized may seem much more challenging. The list of things you need to do each and every day may leave you feeling disorganized and overwhelmed. The truth is, you’re not alone.

We’ve put together a list of very usable and practical strategies to get you started. These are our most oft-repeated organizing principles. Take them and make them yours to bring about positive and lasting changes in your life. The most important step? Begin with one change at a time. There is no way everything can be accomplished at once. Remember to go easy on yourself. No need to organize

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