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How to change your Diabetes management FOREVER 👇🏽

Diabetes doesn’t have an off switch BUT your habits either make it easier or harder to manage.

Commit to these 10 changes and you’ll see a huge difference in your blood sugars, energy and health.

That’s a promise 🤝🏽

1️⃣ Master Carb Counting – Understanding types of carbs & carb content of foods helps prevent unpredictable blood sugar swings. If you ever want to eat out, you’ll NEED this habit nailed.

2️⃣ Prioritise Protein with Every Meal – Protein slows glucose absorption, keeping your blood sugars more stable. Make it a staple in every main meal you eat.

3️⃣ Daily Exercise / Strength Training – Getting into the gym improves insulin sensitivity long term, whereas cardio helps lower blood sugar more acutely. I like a mix of both.

4️⃣ Pre-Bolus Before Meals – Taking insulin 5-30 minutes before eating will reduce your post meal spikes. Small habit but BIG impact.

5️⃣ Track Blood Sugar Patterns (& Adjust Accordingly) – Don’t just react to highs and lows - analyse your reports, spot trends and make adjustments where you need to.

6️⃣ Stay Hydrated & Prioritise Electrolytes – Dehydration massively increases insulin resistance. Water as well as sodium, potassium and magnesium all play a role.

7️⃣ Optimise Sleep Quality – Poor sleep makes blood sugar harder to control. Take your sleep seriously.

8️⃣ Use a CGM – The shear amount of blood sugar data will help you spot trends and make smarter insulin and lifestyle adjustments more quickly.

9️⃣ Manage Stress – Stress hormones like cortisol or adrenaline spike blood sugar and interfere with the action of insulin.

🔟 Build a Support System – Managing diabetes is easier when you’re surrounded by people who understand the disease and support you.

Lock in these habits and your blood sugars (and life) will thank you.

Which one do you need to work on most?