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50 Ways To Manage Stress

  1. Quit smoking
  2. Go for morning walks
  3. Eat 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
  4. Make sure your doctor checks your urine for protein every year
  5. Schedule regular eye exams
  6. Brush and floss your teeth every day
  7. Check your blood glucose level every day or as directed by your physician
  8. Make a list of things that make you happy in order to prevent and avoid stress
  9. Log your blood glucose meter test results daily in order to monitor progress
  10. Eat 6 small meals daily instead of 3 big ones
  11. See if you qualify to receive your diabetic supplies covered by Medicare/Eligible private insurance by calling 1(800)815-1577
  12. Put down the fork before 7pm to let your food digest and help you sleep better
  13. Eat breakfast every day
  14. Get involved in a sport like tennis or golf
  15. Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  16. Monitor your blood pressure often, and keep it under control
  17. Park in the farthest parking spot from the grocery store
  18. Get a complete foot exam once per year
  19. Take your dog for a walk (or borrow one from a local shelter for an afternoon)
  20. Take your diabetes medication as prescribed
  21. Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate so you won’t eat as much
  22. Dance with your kids, grandkids, husband, wife, dog, sister, brother, friend, cat, or dog.
  23. Get your cholesterol checked regularly and work to get/keep it under control
  24. Do stretching exercises every morning and before bed
  25. Wash your feet in lukewarm water each night
  26. Drink less alcohol
  27. Order a free talking blood glucose meter from Life Care Diabetic Supplies, Inc. with updated technology
  28. Pick a recipe to make from a diabetic cookbook
  29. Find a workout buddy
  30. Join a local gym. Make working out a part of your daily routine.
  31. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling
  32. Volunteer at a local hospital or homeless shelter to reduce stress
  33. Use a mild soap with moisturizer and apply skin cream after bathing to prevent skin problems
  34. If you have been feeling down for more than two weeks, ask your doctor about depression
  35. Overcome denial, and face your diabetes head on
  36. Eat fish 2-3 times per week
  37. Eat less than 2400 mg. of sodium per day. If you have high blood pressure, eat even less.
  38. Drink a glass of water before you eat a meal to curb your appetite
  39. Check your blood glucose level before exercising; if it is under 100 mg/dl, eat a healthy snack or have a glass of milk or juice.
  40. Stay away from friend foods; bake, broil, or grill your foods to make them healthier.
  41. Determine to succeed; you will soon create new habits.
  42. Stay away from fad diets
  43. Join a club to make more friends; this is the best way to fight depression and stress.
  44. Keep a healthy snack in your pocket or purse at all times
  45. Eat foods with more fiber like whole-grain cereals, crackers, rice, or whole-wheat pasta
  46. Go for a swim; swimming is a great low-impact exercise!
  47. Make time to do something you love everyday in order to relieve stress and improve your health; read a book, listen to music, play with your grandchildren.
  48. Schedule regular doctor visits to take about your health status
  49. Put a picture of a body type that you hope to achieve on your refrigerator to keep you from opening it
  50. Call a diabetic advocate to help you with all of your diabetic supply needs: 1(800)815-1577.
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