Living with diabetes is all about management. It can sometimes feel like a juggling act to keep everything straight, from diet to supplies and medication. It’s easy for your diabetic inventory at home to become disorganized over time, but incorporating diabetes management into your spring-cleaning routine is a great way to stay on track. Consider these three tips to make yourself more organized this spring.

Spring Cleaning Advice for People with Diabetes 

1. Organize your Inventory

People with diabetes, and particularly those with type-one diabetes, may find that they have a lot of little things to keep track of. Test strips, meter batteries, and ketone strips can expire or get misplaced. Diabetes management is tricky enough without having to hunt for the things you need each day.

Spring clean is an optimal time to establish an organizational system that works for you. Consider small jars, baskets, and labels to make everything easy to identify. A little work here can save you a lot of time later. 

2. Check Your Medications

Go through all of the medications you use for diabetes management and check the labels. As medications can change over time, you may still have some medications you aren’t taking any more. Discard expired medications or ones that you are no longer taking. Organize the ones you’re currently taking in a cool dry place that’s easily accessible. 

3. Clear the Pantry 

Carbs, though tasty, are not friends of people with diabetes. Take this opportunity to scale back on heavily carb-laden foods in your pantry. Start by eliminating the foods with most carbs; this will reduce stress in the long run. Check your refrigerator next and get rid of foods that make your diabetes management more difficult. With all the negative gone, you can start fresh. To help you stay on track, make a grocery list that focuses on vegetables, grains, meats, and other favorite foods. 

If you’re looking for help with diabetes management in or near Soldotna, AK, the professionals at Peninsula Community Health Services are here to help. This professional and compassionate team of doctors and medical providers offer a wide range of services to help manage your diabetes and overall health. Like and follow their Facebook page for updates and give them a call at (907) 262-3119 for more information or to schedule an appointment.