In this podcast Tracy Herbert walks you through a 12=week plan to help lower blood sugar levels, ultimately resulting in a lower A1c. These simple strategies will help anyone wanting to get their blood sugar under control, just like it helped her.
Podcast Outline:
Week 1 – Reduce Stress
Week 2 – Exercise don’t make it difficult, find something you enjoy doing
Week 3 - Eat more veggies – food is thy medicine
Week 4 – Celebrate but continue these three healthy additions
Week 5 – Watch Portion Size – mindless eating causes all kinds of problems with lowering our A1c
Week 6 – Connect with an encouraging friend, family member, or coworker
Week 7 – Monitor knowing our blood sugar levels are vital for good health
Week 8 – Week to celebrate our accomplishments – don’t worry about not being perfect but keep going
Week 9 – Drink more water – replacing a diet or regular soft drink for a glass of water helps our bodies to thrive
Week 10 – Remove grains and any white foods – it’s simple and your future self will thank you for it
Week 11 – Get more sleep – go to bed 15 minutes earlier and turn off electronics before going in the bedroom
Week 12 – Celebrate but don’t stop now! You are feeling better, have more energy, and better blood sugar control. Pat yourself on the back and keep going. This is a journey and not a sprint.
