1. Utilize a calendar system and record your “schedule”. Include meal times, work schedules, family events, doctor appointments, blood sugar checks, medication dosing, and exercise time. Add phone alarm reminders.
2. Organize your diabetes supplies. Keep in one location so you are not searching for everything. You will also notice quickly when supplies are running low and when to refill them. Update your medication record with new medications, dosing information so you and your support team are aware of the changes.
3. Create a diabetes travel kit to include medication, testing supplies, snacks, water, and glucose tablets to treat your low levels.
4. Plan a 7-day dinner menu; create your shopping list and then food shop. Add options to your menu to cook once and dine twice such as roasted chicken one dinner and then remake into chicken fajitas the next night.
5. Create a support system so you are successful to include your family, friends, and health care team including a dietitian and diabetes educator.
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