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I hope everyone has a safe, healthy and memorable Thanksgiving Day!

I am truly thankful for each and everyone of you in this community 💙

Diabetes doesn't take breaks, so make sure you continue to manage it as well as you can!

- Eat smaller portions
- Eat and drink responsibly
- Don’t skip meals
- Take insulin and/or oral medication at regular times
- If you’re able to, take walks, dance or play fun movement games with family and friends
- Manage stress by avoiding heated discussions and taking small breaks when needed

As always, if you have any questions or just need to vent, our community is here for you 💙

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Does it feel like you’re fighting a never-ending battle when it comes to diabetes?

Yep, me too 🙋🏾‍♀️

And so does my fellow diabetes advocate, The Long Point Girl!

Take a few moments to read about her own battle with type 2 diabetes.

The Diabetes Battle:
type2diabetes.com/living/battle

❓When diabetes seems overwhelming, what do you do?

Share your thoughts in the comments 👇🏾

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Let’s comment on today’s post with expressions of gratitude and thankfulness!

Complete the following sentence in the comments 👇🏾:

Today, I am thankful for___________.

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This week, many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. You might be asked about your condition and want to know more about it.

Don't be ashamed of sharing your story. The story you share might give them the inspiration they need to look after their own health or encourage them to commit to their own chronic illness journey. ❤️

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Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe that you would like to share with the community?

Share your recipe in the comments!

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From CDC: Make sure you pack twice as much medicine as you think you'll need. Ask your pharmacist to print extra labels for plastic bags so you can carry medicines in their original pharmacy bottles.

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In this community, we are all aware of the benefits of physical activity in managing diabetes.

In addition, we discussed some barriers to exercise due to limited mobility, and ideas for incorporating exercise into your daily routine.

But what if you don't have the time, exercise is boring, and you're just not motivated to exercise?

Find out how to overcome those barriers with this quick guide from Diatribe!

diatribe.org/diabetes-exercise-solutions-%E2%80%93-no-time-t...

❓What barriers mentioned in the article have you personally experienced and how did you overcome them?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments 👇🏾

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In times when diabetes feels overwhelming, what is your go-to distraction or hobby?

Share what you do in the comments 👇🏾

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World Diabetes Day is being observed today. In my opinion, it's a day we wish we never had to acknowledge. World Diabetes Day serves as a reminder, however, that we must unite so that we can spread awareness and work to find a cure for an illness that affects over 463 million people worldwide.

Today, take a moment to share your story or spread awareness with friends, family, or in your community.

By sharing our stories and spreading awareness, more people can be informed about diabetes and empowered to take charge of their health.

The Official World Diabetes Day website has a wealth of resources that you can print out or share on your social media pages:

worlddiabetesday.org

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