Controlling Your Diabetes
Do you want to feel better? Have more energy? Enjoy life to the fullest? Get more done? Take charge of your health? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, then take-charge management is for you.
Take-charge Management
The goal of take-charge management is to get your blood sugar as close to normal as possible, and to keep it there as often as possible. Keep it in control. It isn't easy, but it's worth it. You can live a healthy life with diabetes by keeping tight control of your blood sugar.
Your Healthcare Team
At times, getting your diabetes under good control will seem like a lonely job. Just remember, you have a whole healthcare team to help you with your goals. They can help you live a healthy life with diabetes. You have to be the most active person on your diabetes team, but you are not alone.
Your Treatment
Your treatment isn't just about taking your medication. It's about exercising. Regular exercise, that's approved by your healthcare team, is a big part of take-charge management. It's also about controlling your diabetes with the proper nutrition and through daily hygiene. Plus it's knowing what to do when you have a sick day. You also need to know how your medication is affected by other pharmacy products.