7 ways to deal with the stress of diabetes management

This Week's Tip 7 ways to deal with the stress of diabetes management Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time. It's a fact of life. As you're learning to deal with your diabetes management and incorporate these new techniques into your daily life, it's normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. But when you do feel stressed, what can you do? Turn to a convenient stress buster—a small, simple activity that clears your head and calms you down so you can refocus your energy in a more constructive way. When you feel a stress attack coming on... Turn to One of These Simple Stress Busters More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Curried Carrot Soup by FANNETASTIC FOOD This soup is healthy and deliciously flavorful thanks to the curry and creamy coconut milk! Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 63.4 Total Fat: 2.9 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 147.1 mg Total Carbs: 8.4 g   Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g Protein: 0.7 g View full nutritional breakdown of Curried Carrot Soup by FANNETASTIC FOOD by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community Cant lose weight? It is your Blood Sugar! Let Food Be Your Medicine (Secrets of Success) points, points , points (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy