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By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, FAND \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you wake up with diabetes, you start your day with a few extra things on your to-do list: medications, finger sticks, balancing exercise and meal timing, and perhaps hypoglycemia prevention and so much more. But each morning is an opportunity to set the day right. Try these strategies to say good morning diabetes and to affirm that you\u2019re ready to rock this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wake up gently.<\/strong><\/em> Let your first awareness of the day be a pleasant one. Toss out the screaming alarm clock and shut off the loud radio announcer. Choose a morning alarm with soothing sounds of nature or pleasant music. Buying a sunrise alarm clock a few years ago was a gamechanger for me. Now I hate to be without the 30-minute simulated sunrise that gradually fills my bedroom with light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center yourself.<\/strong><\/em> After a gentle rising, be sure to spend some time in a morning ritual \u2013 even if it\u2019s only a few minutes. A ritual is different from a routine in that it has a deeper meaning than simply fulfilling a task. You may have a set routine in the morning that helps you get from bed to work or chores. With a routine, you run on autopilot. But a ritual is something you do with greater awareness, and it has a side benefit such as feeling centered or energized or filling you with a sense of purpose. My morning ritual includes quiet time with a cup of coffee. While sipping, I think about my day, my goals, and potential obstacles to those goals. I continue the same thoughts during my morning jog. And I start everyday reminding myself that something good will happen today and that I need to take notice of it. It\u2019s this ritual that helps me feel ready to manage my day. A carefully chosen morning ritual will help you manage your diabetes in an indirect way. By feeling ready to start your day and reminding yourself of your values and goals, you\u2019ll be better able to practice self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat a health-boosting breakfast.<\/strong><\/em> Sit down to a breakfast made to nourish and fuel your body. You have an infinite number of choices, but do include wholesome foods packed with both protein and fiber. Some options include savory oats topped with an egg or Greek yogurt with fruit and muesli. Whether it\u2019s to sweeten the yogurt or some coffee, be mindful of extra carbohydrates. Skip the sugar and jazz up your breakfast with a non-calorie or low-calorie sweetener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather your supplies for the day.<\/strong><\/em> Before walking out the door or getting started on at-home projects, be sure you have everything you need for the day. Do you have these?<\/p>\n\n\n\n