Getting By

To continue the theme of American Diabetes month in November, self-care for people with diabetes is important and necessary to manage the chronic condition. Self-care can help people with diabetes feel better and reduce the risks of complications. Diabetes targets individuals differently which makes it challenging. However, there are several ways to help individuals self-manage their own diabetes. Monitoring is one of the ways discussed in this article.

First, monitoring blood sugar is key. Knowing what the blood sugar levels will help a person with diabetes know if their treatment(s) are keep...