We understand that everyone’s diabetes journey is different and managing it depends on who you are, where you live, and your personal goals. In this video series, we share ideas that will help you better manage your diabetes in a way that works for YOU.
The first season of this series stars Dr. Phyllisa Deroze who has been living with diabetes for more than a decade. She is a global diabetes patient advocate, a diabetes researcher, and the Founder of Black Diabetic Info. She shares her experiences managing diabetes to offer new ideas and empower you in your diabetes journey.
Low blood sugar can happen at the most inconvenient times, so it's important to be prepared. Phyllisa shares what snacks she keeps on hand to raise her blood sugar quickly.
Some diabetes treatments can create a cycle of low and high blood sugar. Phyllisa shares her tips for handling both high blood sugar and low blood sugar.
Remaining positive can be a struggle with the day-to-day management of diabetes. Phyllisa understands and offers ways to overcome difficult moments.
Taking things one day at a time is one of the ways Phyllisa pushes through diabetes burnout, and she shares how you can too.
Phyllisa shares her tips for getting through the rough times when diabetes is too much to deal with and you want to take a break.
Starting a habit of moving daily is possible with a plan. Phyllisa shows how she gets creative about finding ways to keep moving.
You don’t have to give up all the good stuff because you’re managing diabetes. See how Phyllisa enjoys her favorite foods while keeping her diabetes goals.
You don’t have to give up all the good stuff because you’re managing diabetes. Watch how Phyllisa enjoys her favorite foods while keeping her diabetes goals.
Doing Diabetes Your Way was created to help people living with diabetes find useful resources quickly. The project is created by dQ&A, a social enterprise focused on making life better for people with diabetes by listening to their feedback. We heard the call for creating better diabetes information and are delivering videos and brochures that everyone can relate to. Click the link to learn how you can join a community of people with diabetes using their voices to improve diabetes products and services.
