With the truckload of different medications available today, if you are having trouble with your numbers then it's time for your Doc to try something new, in a higher dose or in combination - Talk to your Doc

Try not taking your insulin and eating all the cake and ice cream you would like.

I use a CGM. I take insulin so it is covered by my insurance. There are now a version that you can get without insurance, so check around. Set that alerts level to 130. This will alert you as soon as it goes up. You can do the same thing with a regular glucometer but it is a little harder.

After you check your sugar ask yourself why the reading is where it is. What did you consume to put it there. . The why is the first part of controlling your sugars.

You will quickly learn what sets your sugars high. trial and error will teach what you need to do to control it better. ( I learned I can only eat 7 whoppers not a box of them. So now I eat no more than 7 a day.)

Pay attention to what you eat. Mindless snacking is my downfall. Always use a plate and sit down to eat. Pay attention to what you are eating. You snacking will decrease.

Use smaller portions. You won't notice but it makes a significant difference. And you won't feel as guilty if you take a second portion

Watch your carbs. People have a bad habit of thinking they can substitute carbs for calories. Its the carbs you should be watching

Biggest tip is to forgive your self. You are human (aren't you?) life is not worth living if you can't enjoy it. You can have an occasional treat. Just count it into your daily intake. If you "accidently" eat a 5 pound hot fudge sundae say Oops and go on with life. Sometimes it is worth the consequences.

Controlling your sugars is not a event. It is a process and a journey. Somedays you will be the champion and your sugar will be 100 all day. But somedays your spouse will bring home 2 boxes of Whoppers.

You can do this and we are proud of you!!!