Diabetes & setting goals
One of the first steps to managing your diabetes is to identify your treatment goals. You will then be able to work out how you can achieve them. Having goals to aim for should make it easier for you to hit your targets and live the life you choose with diabetes.
The primary goal of diabetes treatment is to reduce the likelihood of any long-term health complications that are associated with diabetes. Another important goal of diabetes management is to reduce the number and severity of your symptoms and side effects. Your diabetes should also not disrupt your personal relationships or working patterns. Ultimately, aim to adjust how you live your life so you can be in control of your diabetes, as opposed to your diabetes controlling how you live your life. Your treatment goals are likely to include:
- good blood glucose control
- fewer symptoms or reducing discomfort in everyday life
- healthy blood fats (cholesterol) and blood pressure levels
- continuing good, stable relationships and friendships
- limited disruption to your professional life
- a happy family life
- reducing the likelihood of long-term health complications
- good general health and well-being
Your diabetes healthcare team will be able to help you identify and clarify your treatment goals. There are lots of ways of achieving your treatment goals so you can continue to lead an enjoyable, full and flexible life, while managing your diabetes.
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