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Living Well with Diabetes
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Exercise
Exercise plays an important role in helping people with diabetes keep blood sugar levels in target range.
Mental Health
Managing diabetes can lead to diabetes distress and can play a part in depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
Diet and Nutrition
Food – and good nutrition – is a tricky and essential component of diabetes management.
Lifestyle
Adopting a healthy everyday routine, which includes everything from getting enough sleep to maintaining a skincare routine, is important in helping to live well with diabetes.
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How To Get a Good Night's Sleep with Diabetes
Key takeaways:
- Interrupted sleep is common when living with diabetes due to a variety of factors, including blood sugar fluctuations and device alarms.
- Getting enough sleep is an important part of blood sugar management and preventing other health issues like heart disease and obesity.
- Some strategies to improve sleep quality include cutting out caffeine and bright lights before bed.
Celebrating Strong Women Living With Diabetes
Evelyn Oberdorfer, 66, has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1968. As someone who “never wants to be outdone by diabetes,” Oberdorfer lives an active lifestyle as a bodybuilder and half-marathon runner while inspiring others to find their community.
