Reducing Stress

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Diabetes is way more than a physical condition – it’s emotional. Managing this condition ourselves in the comfort of home is a benefit for sure, but the never-ending responsibility is also a weight. I’m happy to share some strategies with you for coping with this responsibility from Dr. Harpreet Nagra at diabetesredefined.com. So let’s review five ways to practice Diabetes self-compassion and forget perfection.

Ever notice how a day at the beach, in the mountains, or wandering through a deep forest seems relaxing? Well, it is relaxing, and it turns out it’s relaxing on a deep level. Join me as I show you how Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing can improve your Diabetes.

Diabetes and stress is an incredibly important item to discuss. Diabetes causes stress, but stress makes diabetes harder to manage. So, it’s important to find ways to relieve stress, and I found one that works for me. A little exercise, and little social interaction, and a lot of pure beauty.

I’m finding that a semi-serious injury can, among other irritatiions, make managing my diabetes frustrating.

This Coronavirus pandemic is incredibly stressful, not only from worry but also about terribly practical stresses like illness (such as diabetes), loss of income, or even death of a loved one. Is there an answer?