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Just some thoughts
I had the thought this morning that managing diabetes is a matter of choices.
Self management depends on INFORMED CHOICE. What this forum exchanges is INFORMATION. the choices we make are our own.
The first one is probably
Do I take control of this thing or let my Healthcare team keep control?
For example; what level of blood glucose do Iwant to achieve? the recommended by "experts" or Normal?
What do I eat for Dinner? how much carb? how much medicine?
Do I have that treat?
Do I try for diet control or do I expect medication alone to provide the control I want?
What substitutions will work in menus and recipes?
Do I get up early and go to the gym?
Do I walk to the bus stop or drive to where I'm going?
It's choices all the time in adult life. Some of us diabetics are choosing from a slightly altered menu.
Hana
I had the thought this morning that managing diabetes is a matter of choices.
Self management depends on INFORMED CHOICE. What this forum exchanges is INFORMATION. the choices we make are our own.
The first one is probably
Do I take control of this thing or let my Healthcare team keep control?
For example; what level of blood glucose do Iwant to achieve? the recommended by "experts" or Normal?
What do I eat for Dinner? how much carb? how much medicine?
Do I have that treat?
Do I try for diet control or do I expect medication alone to provide the control I want?
What substitutions will work in menus and recipes?
Do I get up early and go to the gym?
Do I walk to the bus stop or drive to where I'm going?
It's choices all the time in adult life. Some of us diabetics are choosing from a slightly altered menu.
Hana