Diabetes Safety Precautions Month is a reminder that real prevention goes beyond the basics. It includes how well you care for your body, your energy, and your mental clarity. This week, we’re focusing on self-care - not as an afterthought, rather as a primary safety measure that helps you avoid burnout, brain fog, and physical risks that often go unnoticed.

Fatigue Can Lead to Dangerous Mistakes

When you’re tired, small errors become more likely. You might forget to take medication, misjudge food portions, or ignore signs that your blood sugar is too high or too low.

Fatigue also increases the risk of falls, especially in older adults or those with nerve changes in the feet or legs. Rest is not just a luxury. It is protective.

Make it a habit to check in with your energy levels daily. Ask yourself:

• Did I sleep well last night?
• Have I had enough water today?
• Do I need a break, or am I pushing through?

Responding early helps you avoid pushing to the point of burnout or danger.

Create a Simple Safety Routine

A consistent self-care routine gives your body structure and support. It helps you stay grounded, even on busy or unpredictable days.

Consider including:

• A short morning body scan (noticing aches, mood, tension)
• Regular foot checks to catch small injuries early
• Stretching or movement breaks to boost circulation
• Wind-down rituals in the evening to support better sleep

None of this needs to take more than a few minutes. The goal is to stay connected to how your body feels and what it needs to stay stable.

Don’t Wait for Exhaustion to Act

One of the most common challenges among people with diabetes is the tendency to “power through” discomfort. Pushing through stress or exhaustion increases your chances of blood sugar swings, weakened immunity, and emotional overwhelm.

Plan your rest as seriously as you plan your meals or medications. That might mean setting boundaries around screen time, saying no to overcommitments, or making space for quiet time each evening.

Protecting your state of calm and internal peace is part of protecting your blood sugar.

Self-Care is a Safety Net

Proper self-care reduces the risk of:

• Cognitive fog that leads to unsafe decisions
• Missed signs of complications
• Emotional burnout that affects motivation
• Physical injuries related to instability or low blood sugar episodes

It is one of the most underused safety strategies available—and it is entirely within your control.

Support is Part of Self-Care

Self-care does not mean doing everything alone. In fact, connecting with others who understand what you're going through can offer both emotional and practical relief.

Reach out when you need help. Ask questions. Schedule support into your routine. Your safety improves when you're surrounded by resources and relationships that strengthen you.

"Before joining Dr. Cheryl’s program, I thought self-care was something I’d earn after everything else. Now I realize it’s what keeps me going. I sleep better, feel clearer, and I haven’t had a fall or flare-up in months."

— Leon M., 66, semi-retired consultant

What’s Next? Let’s Make Self-Care Your Safety Strategy

Self-care isn’t extra. It’s essential. Protecting your mental clarity, energy, and physical well-being can prevent complications before they start.

That’s why I offer a complimentary Diabetes Wellness Connection Call for people ready to take care of themselves in a new way. In this private session, we’ll:

• Identify where burnout or overwhelm might be affecting your blood sugar
• Explore how to make rest and recovery part of your daily rhythm
• Clarify the self-care steps that support your body and mind

This is your first step toward protecting your health from the inside out.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Cheryl
Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
8 X International Best-Selling Author

As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices.  It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.

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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER

The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.