Seven Self-Care Behaviors

The Seven Self-Care Behaviors of Diabetes
The tools you need for a healthy and happy diabetes life
By Theresa Garnero

When was the last time you took a close look at your keys? Do you have some that you’ve carried around for years but cannot identify? Do you constantly lose them? Well, luckily these 7 keys you are about to add to your collection won’t weigh you down because they are stored in your mind. Think, and voilà, they appear. They are there when you need them and can make all the difference in living successfully with diabetes.

Most of diabetes management falls on the person living with the disease. The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)¹ identifies 7 self-care behaviors that are key to diabetes management.

• Healthy Eating
  
• Being Active
  
• Monitoring
  
• Taking Medication
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Reducing Risks
  
• Healthy Coping

You may have learned about these 7 strategies from your diabetes educator, or they may be brand new to you. Either way, we invite you to explore the articles, videos, and podcasts inside and take your next step towards good control. As you learn, take a note of any questions or concerns you have about your own diabetes life, and bring that list to your next appointment with your diabetes educator or doctor.

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