Diabetes:
Sugar-coated Crisis
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The Art of Getting Well
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Five Steps to Getting Better with Chronic Conditions

1. Slow down. Save some energy for our bodies and lives, instead of giving every last ounce to work, worry, other demands, or entertainment.

2. Make a change. Change something in our lives that damages us. No matter how small, any successful change builds our self-confidence and makes the next change easier.

3. Get help. We can't do it alone; life is a cooperative effort. Learn to find and ask for help.

4. Value our bodies and our lives. Listen to our bodies and treat them with respect. Fill our lives with more pleasure, love, and reasons to live.

5. Grow up. Educate ourselves, take responsibility, be assertive. Accept ourselves the way we are, but don't give up on getting better.

Yes, this is a lot, especially considering Step 4 is really two steps. But you don't have to do it all. Anything you do for yourself will help, and every step along the way will feel good. The whole idea, supported by scientific studies, is that improving our quality of life will improve our health. This site will give you a steady source of tips and support in carrying out the five step program. You can get better.

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