Now’s the time to get into the habit! There are lots of apps you can download that make it easy. You don’t have to meditate for hours to reap the benefits. Young adults who do 25-minute meditations for three days report being more chill in times of stress, according to a study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. Aim for at least five minutes a couple of times a day, or whenever you’re feeling anxious or stressed.
If you use specific diabetes supplies on a routine basis, sign up for auto-delivery so you won’t forget to replenish when quantities get low. With Perry, your supplies will show up automatically.
Put your medical information—including lab tests, office visit summaries and blood glucose reports—in a binder so that you’ll have essential info ready to grab and go when you see your physician. Keep your supplies in one place. That can help you see how much you have of different items, so you know when to order more.
Telemedicine can take a lot of the hassle out of routine appointments. Many people with diabetes don’t realize how much their doctor or educator can do in a virtual visit.
“Delicious” and “easy” can travel as a pair, if you plan ahead. We recommend keeping these kitchen staples on hand: old-fashioned oats, eggs, ground turkey, olive oil, vegetable broth, Greek yogurt, canned tomatoes and canned kidney beans. Using just these ingredients—and a few seasonings from your spice cabinet—you can make the following:
Enlist other foodie friends with diabetes for a virtual recipe swap. Here’s how it works: Everybody takes a turn submitting a diabetes-friendly recipe that is then prepared by the rest of the group and enjoyed during a virtual dinner party. Switch things up by focusing on a particular ingredient or specific cuisine. It’s a great way to socialize, stay connected with the diabetes community and expand your collection of go-to recipes.
Most insurance companies now cover a 90-day supply of medication, which lets you make fewer trips to the pharmacy. Another tip: Ask your pharmacy to coordinate your meds so you can refill them all at once.
Vacuum sealers can make fruits and veggies last longer in your fridge—which means fewer trips to the grocery store. It also helps if you buy meat in larger quantities. Buying larger quantities of protein is a sure way to save, but can be wasteful. Next time you're at the store, buy a larger pack of meat to pay less per pound. Then store what you don't need.
One benefit of getting exercise in in the morning—there are usually very few people around, so it’s easier to practice social distancing. There are other advantages, too: A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that older adults who started their days with a morning walk improved memory and cognition compared with those who didn’t walk.
A review of 13 studies published in Sleep Medicine Reviews found that a warm 10-minute shower or bath taken an hour or two before bed helped people nod off faster.
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