Self-Care Must-Haves for Diabetes Management
Nikki uses lighting, music, and aromatherapy to calm her senses.
For Nikki, who is living with Type 2 diabetes, self-care is an important part of her routine to manage her condition.
In the mornings, she’ll listen to calming music to put herself at ease.
She sparks joy in her surroundings with her fuzzy rug and other comforting home decor. To ground her senses, she uses lavender essential oil in her diffusers, and spends time with her dog and cat.
When it comes to eating healthy, Nikki likes to jazz up her dishware. Whether it’s using fancy gold straws for a smoothie or a bamboo bowl to brighten up a salad, it helps her stay motivated to make healthy food choices.
In the evenings, Nikki likes to use relaxing lighting at dinner, and will continue the self-care by watching a movie or listening to a podcast.
As it turns out, self-care has made a positive difference on Nikki’s health.
“From being intentional with my breathing exercises, from doing my yoga exercises, speaking with my therapist weekly and having those open conversations with my doctors and my personal trainers, it has all really helped with controlling my glucose levels,” she says.
You can read more about Nikki’s experience with Type 2 diabetes here and how she manages her A1C here.
- Nikki NurseNikki Nurse is a writer, wellness advocate, caregiver, and content creator based in Brooklyn. She covers fitness, nutrition, mental health, and personal development.
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References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Tips for healthy eating for a healthy weight.
Farrar, Ashley J., et al. (2020). Clinical aromatherapy. Nursing Clinics of North America.
Shrivastava, Saurabh RamBihariLal, et al. (2013). Role of self-care in management of diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders.