Staying Motivated with Diabetes

It’s important (and sometimes difficult) to stay motivated when dealing with diabetes. Take a look at some great “staying motivated tips.”

By Aileen Kirby

Live a zestful life with diabetes.
Cope with fears of complications.
Live your best possible life with complications.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things
I cannot change, the courage to change
the things I can and the wisdom
to know the difference.

Learn everything you can about diabetes.
Learn everything you can about your own body.
Be an active participant in your own health care.
Be sure you relate to your medical team according to your medical needs.
Build a support network.
Use stress managers.
Learn to live in the present.
Grieve your losses, feel your feelings.
Develop the spiritual side of yourself, in accordance with your own beliefs.
Rely on a sense of humor.
Be pro-active—find out your options and do what you can.
Make realistic goals and approach them in manageable increments.
Develop a variety of passions and interests.
Be clear to others about your expectations.
Avoid being over-compulsive.
Use mental tricks to help you cope.
Incorporate the AA Serenity Prayer into your thinking:
Be open to change and new discoveries.
Be open to possibilities you cannot yet imagine.
Be open to insight, inspiration, support and encouragement from unexpected sources.
Avoid personalizing the case histories of other people.
Continually ask yourself, “What will improve the quality of my life?”
Build a mental inventory of joyful moments.
Get professional help for the “Big Ones”.
Get involved outside yourself.

Also read our MoToMove articles about some inspirational people with Diabetes.

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